Marsa Matruh weather in January (Matruh , Egypt)

Will it be warm or cold in Marsa Matruh this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Marsa Matruh during January, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Precipitation

Marsa Matruh in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 196 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Marsa Matruh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

* Data from: Mersa Matruh, Egypt (3 KM, 1 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 Marsa Matruh, 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 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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