Cairo Weather in January
Egypt · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (67°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall14 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Expect mild days in Cairo in January: the average high is 20°C (67°F) and the average low is 7°C (45°F). January is winter in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 10.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Cairo. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Cloud cover | 38% |
| Daylight | 10.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.9 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cairo in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Cairo weather in other months
Jan20°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 8°C9 mmExcellentMar26°C / 10°C14 mmExcellentApr30°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay35°C / 18°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJul39°C / 22°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 23°C0 mmPoorSep36°C / 21°C0 mmFairOct32°C / 18°C8 mmGoodNov26°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentDec21°C / 10°C9 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit CairoFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Shubra al Khaymah20°C · 14 mm
- Giza20°C · 14 mm
- Alexandria19°C · 25 mm
- Aqaba20°C · 11 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.