Aswan weather in January (Aswan Governorate, Egypt)

What can you expect from the weather in Aswan during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Aswan, January is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Aswan in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.5 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 0 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 298 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aswan climate page with graphs.

 

Aswan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 40%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 298 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Egypt in January

Find out more about the weather in Egypt in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Aswan in January?

For visitors traveling to Aswan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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