Hurghada

Red Sea Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Red Sea, Egypt in January.

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Hurghada Abu Dabab Al-Qusayr Marsa Alam City

Planning a journey to Red Sea, 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 Red Sea in January

Red Sea, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Red Sea generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Port Ghalib at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Marsa Alam City at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 16°C (61°F) in Marsa Alam City and 9°C (48°F) in Port Ghalib. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Red Sea, Egypt where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To explore the conditions in Red Sea, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2 mm (0.1 in) in Hurghada.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Hurghada enjoys about 264 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Red Sea in January

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

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 Red Sea

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

Temperature range in Red Sea (January)

Precipitation variation in Red Sea (January)

Hurghada

In January Hurghada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
264 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Abu Dabab

In January Abu Dabab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Abu Dabab →

Al-Qusayr

In January Al-Qusayr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al-Qusayr →

Marsa Alam City

In January Marsa Alam City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsa Alam City →

Coraya Bay

In January Coraya Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Coraya Bay →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Abu Dabab 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Al-Qusayr 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Marsa Alam City 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Coraya Bay 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Safaga 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)

Red Sea weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Red Sea, Egypt in January?

In January, Red Sea, Egypt generally has perfect weather conditions. Hurghada sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Red Sea, Egypt in January?

Average temperatures in Red Sea, Egypt during January range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Hurghada.

Does Red Sea, Egypt get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Red Sea, Egypt. Hurghada averages only about 2 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Red Sea, Egypt?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Red Sea, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Hurghada is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Red Sea, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hurghada. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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