Should I go to Egypt in January

Holidays in Egypt in January and what is the weather like there

The beach in Sharm el-Sheikh in winter

Egypt is a year–round resort, so if you answer the question as a whole: "Is it worth going to Egypt in January?", then the answer is "Definitely worth it." However, there are nuances that you need to know about before the trip:

January is considered the low tourist season in Egypt, and it is the coldest month of the year and the so-called Egyptian winter. Although, of course, it is not even close to the Russian or even European winter. The weather at the resorts and in the whole country is warm, you can swim and sunbathe. But, in some places of the country, especially in the desert, it can be noticeably cold at night, even frosts happen, but extremely rarely.

At popular seaside resorts such as Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and others, temperatures and precipitation in January are kept at such levels:

As you can see, the temperature during the day is quite comfortable, only in the evenings it drops to low temperatures, and then you may need to wear a light jacket or jacket. During the day, as usual, you will be able to spend most of your rest in a T-shirt and shorts, and on the beach or by the pool in a swimsuit, except on rare windy or cloudy days.

The water temperature is also acceptable for bathing, although it cannot be called comfortable, and it will not work for hours in the water. Therefore, if you go to Egypt in January for snorkeling or diving, it makes sense to take a wetsuit with you. But when bathing in January, another problem rather manifests itself: when you get out of the water, you will freeze in the wind until you dry out. But just sunbathing on the beach or by the pool, or swimming in the heated hotel pool and wind protection is a pleasure. But pools without heating in January are unlikely to be suitable for swimming, because they cool down a lot overnight, and the water in them will be colder than in the sea.

Precipitation at beach resorts will not cause problems either. As you can see from the table, they are minimal, less than a millimeter for the whole month. But in the Nile Delta and in Cairo there is more precipitation, up to 5 millimeters per month, but this is also not critical, by our standards it is considered that there is no rain.

Sometimes clouds cover the sky in January, and cloudy weather may set in for a day or two. Then the daytime temperature drops, and there is no question of any bathing, but in places protected from the wind you can successfully sunbathe, because even because of the clouds the sun will cover your body with an even tan.

But it is impossible not to tell and the main weather trouble of January is the wind. In general, winter is the season of winds. They begin to blow often and strongly, mainly from the north. Because of the winds, it can be uncomfortable to be on the beach even in sunny weather, and after getting out of the water, you just won't get a "tooth on a tooth" until you dry out. So if you are going on vacation in Egypt in January, be sure to bring a couple of large warm towels with you to shelter after bathing, because those that are issued at the hotel may not be enough.

And finally, one more thing that may disappoint you a little is a short daylight. Yes, in winter it gets dark here quite early, already at half past five:

• 🕑 Exact time of dawn in Egypt(in Sharm el-Sheikh) today: 05:13
• 🕑 Exact sunset time in Egypt(in Sharmel-Sheikh) today: 18:09

Pros and cons of holidays in Egypt in January

And now let's summarize and list the pros and cons of a holiday in Egypt in January:

Where is it better to go to Egypt in January and tips on choosing a place to stay

The warmest place for a January holiday is the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. The average air and water temperatures are really higher here, and there are fewer winds. But the difference is so small that you are unlikely to feel it, so if you have the opportunity to buy an inexpensive tour to any other resort in Egypt, then feel free to buy. You can buy tours online at tour operator prices at no extra charge on these reliable and trusted sites:

• ✈ Tours to Egypt on Onlinetours.ru
• ✈ Tours to Egypt on Travelata.ru (🎁 here are the promo codes for a discount when buying)
• ✈ Tours to Egypt on Level.Travel
• ✈ Tours to Egypt to Fly.ru

But be careful when choosing a particular hotel with its own beach, give preference to those that are located in closed coves and thanks to this are well protected from winds and waves.

As for trips to sightseeing places such as Cairo, Luxor or a cruise on the Nile, the January weather does not play any role at all, you can safely go to these places in January.

Weather and seasons in Sharm el-Sheikh

Current weather in Sharm el-Sheikh and forecast

Weather and seasons in Hurghada

Current weather in Hurghada and forecast

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