Pyramids of Giza weather in January (Egypt)

Curious about the January weather in Pyramids of Giza? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Pyramids of Giza, January is characterized by pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Pyramids of Giza in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.6 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

With around 213 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Pyramids of Giza, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 4.6 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 213 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

* Data from: Cairo, Egypt (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Pyramids of Giza in January?

For visitors traveling to Pyramids of Giza, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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