January weather - Winter 2024 - Alexandria, Egypt

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average sea temperature in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average UV index in January

The majestic grandeur of the Sidi Yaqut al-Ashri mosque in Alexandria, Egypt

Weather in January

Alexandria ushers in a mild start to the year with relatively cool temperatures. Daily highs reach 18.4°C (65.1°F) and minimum temperatures drop to 9.1°C (48.4°F), giving the city a distinct coolness. As the sun shines for an average duration of 6.2 hours daily, the city boasts clear days and pleasant weather. The chance of rain is relatively high, so occasional showers add a fresh dimension to the winter season. A slight drop in temperature in the month of February follows this warming trend.

Temperature

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).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Alexandria, Egypt, is January, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Alexandria, in January, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Alexandria, Egypt, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January in Alexandria, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EET.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Alexandria?

With average high and low temperatures of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and 9.1°C (48.4°F) respectively, January is Alexandria's coldest month.

What are January temperatures in Alexandria?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Alexandria, is 18.4°C (65.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.1°C (48.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, Egypt, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

What is the wettest month in Alexandria?

January is the month with the most rainfall in Alexandria. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

How cold is the water in January in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, Egypt, in January, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Alexandria have in January?

In Alexandria, the average day length in January is 10h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alexandria?

On the first day of January in Alexandria, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alexandria?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Alexandria, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alexandria?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Alexandria, Egypt, is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alexandria?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alexandria, Egypt, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Alexandria?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Alexandria, Egypt, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

20.1°C 68.2°F

18.4°C 65.1°F

19.3°C 66.7°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

9.5

8.9

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average high temperature in January: 18.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.4°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°C).

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Average humidity in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average rainfall in January: 52.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (52.8mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average sea temperature in January: 18.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (17.3°C).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average UV index in January
Alexandria, Egypt

Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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January weather forecast
Alexandria, Egypt

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