Sharm El Sheikh weather in January (South Sinai, Egypt)
How is the weather in Sharm El Sheikh in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Sharm El Sheikh the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.
Sharm El Sheikh in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.7 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.
The city usually sees around 278 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sharm El Sheikh climate page with graphs.
Sharm El Sheikh, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Water Temperature
23°C
Chance of Rain
2%
Precipitation
3.7 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Humidity
43%
Sunshine
278 hours
Percentage Sunshine
73%
Where to go in Egypt in January
Find out more about the weather in Egypt in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Sharm El Sheikh in January?
For visitors traveling to Sharm El Sheikh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
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