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El Gouna in December

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El Gouna in December welcomes visitors with mild air around 23 °C, a warm sea at 21.1 °C, and breezy NW winds averaging 12.9 knots. The weather creates comfortable conditions for both land and sea activities, while the local calendar is lively with New Year’s events that have returned year after year. This guide compiles the climate data and highlights the best land‑based adventures suited to that temperate December atmosphere.

The average wind peaks around 13 knots on more than half of the days, so wind‑based activities feel a fresh breeze. Families and couples enjoy cycling, horse riding, and aerial tours over the turquoise coast, while early arrivals secure spots for the popular New Year’s events.

Air (typical max)23°C
Sea21.1°C
Wind12.9 kn, mostly NW
Kite days57% of days ≥ 12 kn · 25% ≥ 15 kn all months →

Held in December in past years

  • Luma NYE ft. Ramy Ramadan Party Event · 31 Dec 2025
  • CHAR NYE 26: New Year’s Eve Party Event · 31 Dec 2025
  • New Year’s Eve at My Bar: Party Night · 31 Dec 2025
  • DJUNKIE & MARIS – NYE · 31 Dec 2025
  • Saint Levant at Notre Dame in El Gouna · 31 Dec 2025
  • Zouni Beach Midnight Illusion Party · 31 Dec 2025
  • The Smokery Beach - New Year's Eve '26 · 31 Dec 2025
  • Botanica NYE 26 with Karina Duo Live · 31 Dec 2025

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Other months

On land: pleasant at around 23°C

1David Cycle Group

Motorsport · Downtown

Offers motorbikes, scooters, tricycles, and tuk‑tuks with on‑site maintenance in downtown El Gouna.

2Farah Horse Stable

Horse riding

Provides horse riding experiences in the desert landscape near the town.

3Habiba Stable

Horse riding

German‑managed stable offering beginner and advanced rides, emphasizing horse welfare.

4Moto Club

Motorsport

Egypt’s only professional motocross track with desert rides offering mountain and sea views.

5Sharm Air

Aerial sports

Aerial tours over the turquoise Red Sea coast, guided by experienced pilots for a 45‑minute flight.

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