January weather forecast
Safaga, Egypt

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Weather in January

The new year in Safaga starts with cooler weather and long sunny days. With average daylight hours of 10.7h per day, residents find a pleasant balance between sun and shade. A unique aspect this month is the absence of rainfall with no days witnessing rainfall. The Red Sea remains relatively warm even in these cooler months with an average temperature of 23°C (73.4°F), providing respite to those who venture into its waters. On the contrast, the desert offers awe-inspiring views during dusk and dawn with a soothing cool breeze.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and a low of 10.7°C (51.3°F).

Rainfall

January through September and December are months without rainfall in Safaga, Egypt.

Sea temperature

In Safaga, in January, the average water temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).
Note: For those not fond of cold temperatures, taking a swim at 23°C (73.4°F) may require consideration of the sunshine, wind, and ambient temperature. While wetsuits are not mandatory, they can enhance the experience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Safaga is 10h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Safaga, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Safaga, Egypt. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in January transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Safaga?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and a low of 10.7°C (51.3°F), is the coldest month.

What are January temperatures in Safaga?

The high-temperature, in January, in Safaga, is 21.9°C (71.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 10.7°C (51.3°F).

What is the driest month in Safaga?

January through September and December are months without rainfall in Safaga.

How warm is the water in January in Safaga?

In Safaga, Egypt, the average seawater temperature in January is 23°C (73.4°F). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C (73.4°F) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23°C (73.4°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Safaga?

In January, the average day length in Safaga is 10h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Safaga?

On the first day of January in Safaga, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Safaga?

January and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Safaga, Egypt.

How long on average sun shines in January in Safaga?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Safaga is 9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Safaga?

The months with the lowest UV index in Safaga are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Safaga?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Safaga is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Safaga, Egypt

Average temperature in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.7°C).

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Average rainfall in January
Safaga, Egypt

Average rainfall in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (1mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Safaga, Egypt

Average rainfall days in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Safaga, Egypt

Average sea temperature in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average sea temperature in January: 23°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (29°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (22°C).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h).

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Average UV index in January
Safaga, Egypt

Average UV index in January - Safaga, Egypt
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).

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