Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) · January
Low seasonEgypt · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 23° | 25° | 27° | 31° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 39° | 37° | 33° | 29° | 25° |
MINMIN | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 16° |
☀️Sunshine | 10h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h |
🌧Rain Days | 0d4mm | 0d2mm | 0d2mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d1mm | 0d2mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 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 (Sharm el-Sheikh) — conditions are fine, though February, March, April, May, October, November, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 18°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, January is one of the sunniest months — 4 mm of rain over 0 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Beste Jahreszeit für Schnorcheln und Tauchen: Das Rote Meer kristallklar, Ras Mohammed Nationalpark in idealen Bedingungen. Sharm ist klassische Winterdestination — warmste Temperaturen, ruhigstes Meer.
Packing list for Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in January
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh)?
- January is not an optimal month for Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) (Score: 81/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider February, March, April, May, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in January?
- In January, Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) receives an average of 4 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) get in January?
- Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
