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Hurghada weather in January (Red Sea, Egypt)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hurghada this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Hurghada during January to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Hurghada in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 0 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 264 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Hurghada, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 48%  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Hurghada, 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. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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

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