Gharbia Governorate Weather in January

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gharbia Governorate in January

Gharbia Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Gharbia Governorate generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Tanta. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 9.4 mm (0.4 in) in Tanta.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Tanta gets approximately 207 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Gharbia Governorate by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March25°C (77°F) April29°C (84°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune36°C (97°F) July36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October32°C (90°F) November27°C (81°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gharbia Governorate in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Gharbia Governorate

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt?

Tanta

In January Tanta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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December
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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
207 hours
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Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gharbia 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.

Gharbia Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Gharbia Governorate, Egypt in January. The popular destination of Tanta averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Tanta averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Tanta averages just 9.4 mm (0.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Gharbia Governorate, Egypt.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Gharbia Governorate, Egypt with overall perfect weather in Tanta. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Gharbia Governorate, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Tanta. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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