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Egypt weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Egypt in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Egypt averages 22°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

January in Egypt averages a daytime high of 22°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Egypt sees roughly 8 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Egypt forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Egypt weather by month

what to expect in Egypt through the year, 1991-2020 normals, Hurghada Airport (WMO)

Here is Egypt's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Egypt by season.

Jan
22°
12°
Warm
Feb
24°
12°
Warm
Mar
26°
15°
Warm
Apr
30°
19°
Hot
May
34°
23°
Hot
Jun
36°
26°
Hot
Jul
37°
28°
Hot
Aug
38°
28°
Hot
Sep
35°
26°
Hot
Oct
32°
22°
Hot
Wettest
Nov
28°
18°
Warm
Dec
24°
13°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Egypt in January?
Egypt averages a daytime high of 22°C in January, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Egypt?
The most comfortable time to visit Egypt is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Egypt in January?
The wettest month in Egypt is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 8 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages: 1991-2020 normals, Hurghada Airport (WMO). Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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