Egypt (Hurghada) · January
Low seasonEgypt · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 23° (73°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)25– (77–)38 (100) | 35° (95°)29– (84–)40 (104) | 37° (99°)33– (91–)42 (108) | 39° (102°)35– (95–)42 (108) | 39° (102°)35– (95–)41 (106) | 36° (97°)32– (90–)40 (104) | 33° (91°)29– (84–)38 (100) | 29° (84°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 12° (54°)8– (46–)16 (61) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)30 (86) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)22 (72) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)17 (63) |
☀️Sunshine | 10h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 23° (73°) | 22° (72°) | 23° (73°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 29° (84°) | 30° (86°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 24° (75°) |
🌧Rain Days | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Shoulder month between two peak travel months — lower prices with mostly good conditions.
January is an acceptable travel month for Egypt (Hurghada) — conditions are fine, though February, March, April, May, October, November, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime highs average 23°C (73°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 17°C (63°F)). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, January is one of the sunniest months — 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 23°C (73°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Best diving season: the Red Sea with visibility up to 30 metres (98 ft) and no midsummer heat. Kitesurfers come for the steady winds, and trips to Luxor and Karnak are possible without battling the heat.
Packing list for Egypt (Hurghada) in January
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Egypt (Hurghada)?
- January is not an optimal month for Egypt (Hurghada) (Score: 80/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider February, March, April, May, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Egypt (Hurghada) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Hurghada) sees daily highs of 23°C (73°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 17°C (63°F). Peaks reach around 28°C (82°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F).
- How much rain falls in Egypt (Hurghada) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Hurghada) receives an average of 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Egypt (Hurghada) get in January?
- Egypt (Hurghada) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Egypt (Hurghada) in January?
- Water temperature in Egypt (Hurghada) in January averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
