Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Alexandria, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January18°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January56mm average rain
January is one of Alexandria's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
January6.1 hours average sun
January is one of Alexandria's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January18°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
January41 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.