Faiyum Governate Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Faiyum Governate, Egypt in January.

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‘Izbat an Nāmūs Fayoum

Considering a trip to Faiyum Governate, Egypt this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Faiyum Governate in January

Faiyum Governate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Faiyum Governate generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in ‘Izbat an Nāmūs. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Faiyum Governate, Egypt with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To explore the conditions in Faiyum Governate, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.1 mm (0.1 in) in ‘Izbat an Nāmūs.

Explore Faiyum Governate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Faiyum Governate — and find the best time to visit. (based on ‘Izbat an Nāmūs)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March26°C (79°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June37°C (99°F) This monthJuly38°C (100°F) August38°C (100°F) September36°C (97°F) October32°C (90°F) November27°C (81°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Faiyum Governate in January

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

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 Faiyum Governate

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

Temperature range in Faiyum Governate (January)

Precipitation variation in Faiyum Governate (January)

‘Izbat an Nāmūs

In January ‘Izbat an Nāmūs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Fayoum

In January Fayoum generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fayoum →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Faiyum Governate, 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 Faiyum Governate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
‘Izbat an Nāmūs 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Fayoum 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)

Faiyum Governate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Faiyum Governate, Egypt in January?

In January, Faiyum Governate, Egypt generally has perfect weather conditions. ‘Izbat an Nāmūs sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Faiyum Governate, Egypt in January?

Daytime temperatures in ‘Izbat an Nāmūs peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Faiyum Governate, Egypt get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Faiyum Governate, Egypt during January, with ‘Izbat an Nāmūs averaging close to 2.1 mm (0.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Faiyum Governate, Egypt?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Faiyum Governate, Egypt. Typically, the climate in ‘Izbat an Nāmūs is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in ‘Izbat an Nāmūs. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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