North Sinai Governorate Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to North Sinai Governorate, 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 North Sinai Governorate in January

North Sinai Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in North Sinai Governorate generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Arish. While January might be the chilliest month, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

For a closer look at conditions across North Sinai Governorate, Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 33 mm (1.3 in) in Arish. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Arish.

Explore North Sinai Governorate by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March21°C (70°F) April24°C (75°F) May27°C (81°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October28°C (82°F) November25°C (77°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Sinai Governorate in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 North Sinai Governorate

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

Arish

In January Arish generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Sinai 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.

North Sinai Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt in January?

January in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt brings pleasant weather. In Arish, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in North Sinai Governorate, Egypt in January?

In Arish, the average daytime high in January is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Arish averages just 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for North Sinai Governorate, Egypt.

Is January a Good Time to Visit North Sinai Governorate, Egypt?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to North Sinai Governorate, Egypt with often pleasant weather in Arish.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Arish.

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