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Weather in January in Alexandria Governorate

Thinking about venturing to Alexandria Governorate 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 Alexandria Governorate in January?

Alexandria Governorate is a region in Egypt. January in Alexandria Governorate generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Borg El Arab at 19°C and warm in Marsa Alam at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Marsa Alam and 12°C in Borg El Arab. While January might be the chilliest month, Alexandria Governorate offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in El Gouna with an average of 1.9 mm to moderate rainfall in Sidi Krir with 36 mm. Alexandria experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 190 hours of sunshine in Alexandria. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alexandria Governorate in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alexandria Governorate climate page.

Where to go in Alexandria Governorate in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Alexandria Governorate on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Alexandria Governorate?

Alexandria

In January Alexandria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Alexandria
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21°C 
13°C 
196 hours 
22 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
11°C 
190 hours 
28 mm 
9 days 
20°C 
11°C 
215 hours 
22 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Alexandria

Borg El Arab

In January Borg El Arab generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Borg El Arab
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20°C 
14°C 
196 hours 
28 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
12°C 
190 hours 
32 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
12°C 
215 hours 
26 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Borg El Arab

King Mariout

In January King Mariout generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

King Mariout
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21°C 
13°C 
196 hours 
19 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
12°C 
190 hours 
24 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
12°C 
215 hours 
18 mm 
8 days 
Climate in King Mariout

Mājid Abū Zayd

In January Mājid Abū Zayd generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mājid Abū Zayd
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21°C 
13°C 
15 mm 
7 days 
19°C 
11°C 
17 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
12°C 
14 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Mājid Abū Zayd

Sidi Krir

In January Sidi Krir generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sidi Krir
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20°C 
14°C 
196 hours 
30 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
13°C 
190 hours 
36 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
13°C 
215 hours 
27 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Sidi Krir

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alexandria Governorate, in Egypt.

Is January the best time to visit Alexandria Governorate?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Alexandria Governorate with overall perfect weather in Alexandria. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Alexandria Governorate is in with generally perfect weather in Alexandria.

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