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Aswan Governorate Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in January.

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Aswan Abu Simbel

Planning a journey to Aswan Governorate, Egypt this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Aswan Governorate in January

Aswan Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Aswan Governorate generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Aswan. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Aswan.

To explore the conditions in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Aswan.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Aswan gets approximately 298 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Aswan Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aswan Governorate - and find the best time to visit. (based on Aswan)

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March31°C (88°F) April36°C (97°F) May40°C (104°F) June42°C (108°F) This monthJuly42°C (108°F) August42°C (108°F) September40°C (104°F) October37°C (99°F) November30°C (86°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aswan Governorate in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aswan Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aswan Governorate

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Aswan Governorate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Aswan Governorate (January)

Precipitation variation in Aswan Governorate (January)

Aswan

In January Aswan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
289 hours
298 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Abu Simbel

In January Abu Simbel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
304 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aswan Governorate, in Egypt.

In our records: Egypt January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Egypt in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Egypt dropped to -4°C (25°F) in El Tor on January 14, 2008.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aswan Governorate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aswan 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Abu Simbel 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

Aswan Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in January?

In January, Aswan Governorate, Egypt generally has excellent weather conditions. Aswan sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in January?

In Aswan, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Aswan Governorate, Egypt get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Aswan Governorate, Egypt. Aswan averages only about 0.5 mm (0.02 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Aswan Governorate, Egypt?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Aswan Governorate, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Aswan is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide excellent weather in Aswan. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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