Weather in January in Cairo Governate
Considering a trip to Cairo Governate this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cairo Governate in January?
Cairo Governate is a region in Egypt. January in Cairo Governate generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Cairo at 20°C to warm in Luxor at 23°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Luxor and 9°C in Cairo. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Cairo Governate that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cairo Governate, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Luxor with an average of 0.8 mm to low rainfall in Cairo with 5.5 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cairo enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Cairo Governate's conditions throughout the year, check out our Cairo Governate climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Cairo Governate?
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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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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Is January the best time to visit Cairo Governate?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Cairo Governate. Typically, the climate in Cairo is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Cairo Governate is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cairo. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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