Temperature in Red Sea in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Red Sea, Egypt this January.

Red Sea, Egypt, a region in Egypt, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Port Ghalib to 23°C (73°F) in Marsa Alam City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Marsa Alam City and 9°C (48°F) in Port Ghalib. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Red Sea, Egypt in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Red Sea on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Red Sea in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Red Sea temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Red Sea, Egypt in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Hurghada. That makes January a pleasant month for Red Sea, Egypt.

How cold does it get at night in Red Sea, Egypt in January?

Average overnight lows in Red Sea, Egypt during January sit near 14°C (57°F) in Hurghada.

What is the warmest city in January in Red Sea, Egypt?

Marsa Alam City tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 16°C (61°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Red Sea, Egypt?

Our database indicates that in January, Port Ghalib is the city with the coolest temperatures in Red Sea, Egypt. You can expect daytime highs of 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows close to 9°C (48°F).

How much sun does Red Sea, Egypt get in January?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Hurghada. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 22°C (72°F) in Hurghada this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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