Egypt weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Egypt this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Egypt in January?
January in Egypt generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Marsa Matruh at 18°C to warm in Aswan at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Aswan and 12°C in Marsa Matruh. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Egypt with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Abu Simbel with an average of 0.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Ras El Bar with 41 mm. Meanwhile, Hurghada enjoys close to 264 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Egypt for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Egypt climate page.
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Average weather in Hurghada
In January Hurghada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cairo
In January Cairo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sharm El Sheikh
In January Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Luxor
In January Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Dahab
In January Dahab generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Egypt?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Egypt with overall perfect weather in Hurghada.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Hurghada.
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