Sharm el-Sheikh Weather in January
Egypt · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low15°C (59°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Sharm el-Sheikh in January sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), dropping to about 15°C (59°F) at night. January is winter in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Sharm el-Sheikh. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (59°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 49% |
| Cloud cover | 26% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.6 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Sharm el-Sheikh in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Sharm el-Sheikh weather in other months
Jan23°C / 15°C3 mmExcellentFeb24°C / 16°C2 mmExcellentMar27°C / 18°C4 mmExcellentApr31°C / 21°C0 mmExcellentMay35°C / 25°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 27°C0 mmPoorJul38°C / 29°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 29°C0 mmPoorSep37°C / 28°C0 mmPoorOct34°C / 25°C1 mmGoodNov29°C / 21°C2 mmExcellentDec25°C / 17°C1 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Sharm el-SheikhFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm
- Aqaba20°C · 11 mm
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm
- Giza20°C · 14 mm
- Cairo20°C · 14 mm
- Shubra al Khaymah20°C · 14 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.