January verdict

Egypt in January

Weather score60Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Cairo, Egypt, Egypt travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

7mm

Sun

8.2h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

60

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January20°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January7mm average rain

January is close to Egypt's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

January8.2 hours average sun

January is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January12°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January60 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 monthsApril to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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