Abu Simbel weather in January (Aswan Governorate, Egypt)

Is Abu Simbel a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Abu Simbel experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. January marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Abu Simbel in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 0 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 304 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Abu Simbel. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Abu Simbel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 0%  

Precipitation 0.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 41% *  

Sunshine 304 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 93% *  

* Data from: Wadi Halfa, Sudan (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in Egypt in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Abu Simbel, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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