Weather in January in Egypt
Planning a trip to Egypt this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Egypt, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Hurghada. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Egypt's conditions throughout the year, check out our Egypt climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Egypt, check out our Egypt's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Egypt?
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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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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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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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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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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