Sohag Governorate Weather in January

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

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Sohag Abydos

Considering a trip to Sohag 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 Sohag Governorate in January

Sohag Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Sohag Governorate generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Sohag. While January might be the chilliest month, Sohag Governorate, Egypt offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) in Sohag.

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Best Places to Visit in Sohag Governorate in January

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

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 Sohag Governorate

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

Temperature range in Sohag Governorate (January)

Precipitation variation in Sohag Governorate (January)

Sohag

In January Sohag generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sohag →

Abydos

In January Abydos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Abydos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sohag 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sohag Governorate in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sohag 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Abydos 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)

Sohag Governorate weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Sohag Governorate, Egypt generally has perfect weather conditions. Sohag sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Sohag peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Sohag averages only about 1.1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Sohag. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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