Is mid-December a good time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh — weather, sea conditions and prices?

For Russian tour operators, mid-December is low season — end-of-year reporting period with low demand, but rooms are already pre-booked, so prices drop significantly right before New Year.

December discounts are also linked to a long-term stay program for European retirees: a month at an all-inclusive hotel costs them roughly €2,000-3,000, so hotels cut prices first, then fill up with these higher-value long-stay guests from Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Tour operators typically drop prices notably closer to December, with the best deals available in the second half of the month, roughly through December 28.

Weather conditions reportedly shifted within just a few days in late July/early August, so it's worth checking an up-to-date forecast before your trip — conditions can change either way.