Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in January
Weather score65Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
65
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
January2mm average rain
January is close to Sharm El Sheikh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January8.3 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
January23°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 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January65 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 May and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
