January weather forecast
Egypt

January is in the middle of the winter season in Egypt. The temperature during this month exhibits a significant contrast when compared to the typically hot and arid climate seen throughout the year. The mild winter temperatures create an inviting atmosphere for tourists who prefer to avoid the scorching heat.

In the northern part of the country, including Cairo and the Mediterranean Coast, January is the coldest month. Cairo experiences an average low temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) and an average high temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F). Despite this, the city enjoys ample sunshine, with clear, bright days that offer a respite from the chilly nights.

On the Mediterranean Coast, January is also the wettest month, with an annual rainfall ranging from 20mm (0.79") to 203mm (7.99"). Cities such as Alexandria witness a slight increase in humidity due to the rainfall, contrasting the generally arid weather of the country.

The Sinai Peninsula, specifically Mount Catherine, may experience frost and even snowfall, owing to its high altitude. In contrast, in the southern cities like Aswan and Luxor, January brings relatively warmer days with temperatures often reaching up to 22.3°C (72.1°F).

In terms of coastal regions, January sees moderate seawater temperatures. The Red Sea coast in Sharm El Sheikh records temperatures ranging from 21.1°C (70°F) to 23.9°C (75°F). Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria exhibits cooler ocean temperatures, varying from 17.2°C (63°F) to 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Compared to December, January maintains similar weather patterns with a mild decrease in temperatures. The following month, February, typically exhibits a gradual rise in temperature, signaling the transition from winter to spring.

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• Cairo - January »
  Cairo reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 18.9°C (66°F) at the peak and 9°C (48.2°F) at the lowest. In Cairo in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Alexandria - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Alexandria is January, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation. January is the month when Alexandria experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and a low of 9.1°C (48.4°F).
• Giza - January »
  January, marked by an average high-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and a low-temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F), is the coldest month in Giza, Egypt. Giza's January weather, with an average high temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) and an average low temperature of 9.8°C (49.6°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Port Said - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Port Said is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. January tends to be the coldest month in Port Said with temperatures averaging a daily high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 11.1°C (52°F).
• Suez - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Suez is January, when the rain falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Suez during January, the rain falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
• Luxor - January »
  January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Luxor. On the last day of January, in Luxor sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EET.
• Asyut - January »
  Despite the lower temperatures, relative humidity in January stays within manageable levels, offering an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities in Asyut. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are the most humid months in Asyut.
• Ismailia - January »
  Ismailia records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and a low of 7.6°C (45.7°F). Ismailia's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and lows of 7.6°C (45.7°F).
• Zagazig - January »
  January is the coldest month in Zagazig, exhibiting average temperatures of 17.9°C (64.2°F) at the peak and 5.9°C (42.6°F) at the base. In Zagazig, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 17.9°C (64.2°F) and a low of 5.9°C (42.6°F).
• Aswan - January »
  Aswan's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and lows of 8.7°C (47.7°F). January, having an average high-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F), is the coldest month in Aswan.
• Damietta - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Damietta is January, when 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically aggregated. The month with the most rainfall in Damietta is January, when 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Minya - January »
  The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Minya, reaching 20.4°C (68.7°F) at the peak and 3.9°C (39°F) at the low. Minya's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and an average low temperature of 3.9°C (39°F), is the coldest in the year.