Egypt (Marsa Alam) · 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 | 22° (72°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)24– (75–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)27– (81–)40 (104) | 36° (97°)31– (88–)41 (106) | 36° (97°)32– (90–)39 (102) | 36° (97°)33– (91–)39 (102) | 35° (95°)30– (86–)38 (100) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)36 (97) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)31 (88) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)22 (72) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)25 (77) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)22– (72–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)30 (86) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)20 (68) |
☀️Sunshine | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 12h UV 10 | 11h UV 10 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 10h UV 7 | 9h UV 7 |
🌊Water Temp | 24° (75°) | 23° (73°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 28° (82°) | 30° (86°) | 31° (88°) | 30° (86°) | 28° (82°) | 27° (81°) | 25° (77°) |
🌧Rain Days | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d1mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
January in Egypt (Marsa Alam) at 22°C (72°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are March, April, May, October, November, and December.
Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), cooling to 15°C (59°F) at night (daily average: 19°C (66°F)). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 10°C (50°F). With 9 sunshine hours per day, January is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm (< 0.1 in) of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 24°C (75°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.
Packing list for Egypt (Marsa Alam) in January
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Egypt (Marsa Alam)?
- January is not an optimal month for Egypt (Marsa Alam) (Score: 82/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider March, April, May, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Egypt (Marsa Alam) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Marsa Alam) sees daily highs of 22°C (72°F). Nights cool to 15°C (59°F), with a daily average of 19°C (66°F). Peaks reach around 26°C (79°F), the coldest nights around 10°C (50°F).
- How much rain falls in Egypt (Marsa Alam) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Marsa Alam) receives an average of 1 mm (< 0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Egypt (Marsa Alam) get in January?
- Egypt (Marsa Alam) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Egypt (Marsa Alam) in January?
- Water temperature in Egypt (Marsa Alam) in January averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
