South Sinai weather in January
Planning a getaway to South Sinai this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in South Sinai in January?
South Sinai is a region in Egypt. January in South Sinai generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Taba at 19°C to warm in Sharm El Sheikh at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Sharm El Sheikh and 8°C in Taba. While January might be the chilliest month, South Sinai offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sharm El Sheikh with an average of 3.7 mm to low rainfall in Taba with 10 mm. Meanwhile, Sharm El Sheikh enjoys close to 278 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at January's conditions in South Sinai, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Sinai's yearly weather, check out our South Sinai climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in South Sinai?
Sharm El Sheikh
In January Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Dahab
In January Dahab generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nuweiba
In January Nuweiba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ras Sedr
In January Ras Sedr generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taba
In January Taba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Sinai, in Egypt.
Is January the best time to visit South Sinai?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to South Sinai. Typically, the climate in Sharm El Sheikh is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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