The weather in January in Egypt
It's warm in January in Egypt with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 13°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Egypt. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Egypt. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2022, Egypt reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 0,8 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.
Daily weather in January for Egypt
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Egypt. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Egypt | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 0,8 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Egypt with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 13°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Egypt is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Egypt is based on weather data from Hurghada. Other places, like Marsa Alam, El Gouna or Sharm el Sheikh, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Egypt to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Egypt
Temperature in January in Egypt over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Egypt. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Egypt
Total precipitation in January in Egypt over the years
Daily UV index in January in Egypt
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Egypt, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Egypt
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Average weather in Egypt by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Egypt. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.