Monthly climate guide
Dahab weather in January
Expect mild weather in Dahab in January: afternoons reach about 20°C (68°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Around 3 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Dahab.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 12°C.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 33%.
- Dahab is usually about 2°C cooler than Sharm el-Sheikh, 70 km away, in January.
January is typically Dahab's coolest month.
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
3 mm
very dry
Humidity
52%
relative
Sky
33%
cloud · mostly sunny
Dahab weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 3 mm | 52% | 33% |
| February | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 49°F | 4 mm | 45% | 32% |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm | 40% | 29% |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 60°F | 1 mm | 33% | 26% |
| May | 35°C / 94°F | 20°C / 68°F | 0 mm | 29% | 25% |
| June | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 mm | 29% | 10% |
| July | 39°C / 102°F | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm | 29% | 10% |
| August | 39°C / 102°F | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm | 32% | 10% |
| September | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 mm | 37% | 15% |
| October | 32°C / 90°F | 19°C / 67°F | 2 mm | 42% | 22% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 58°F | 5 mm | 48% | 31% |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 50°F | 4 mm | 52% | 31% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Dahab?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Dahab →Other Egypt cities in January
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Dahab in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Dahab?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Dahab, with highs around 20°C and about 3 mm of rain.
How warm is Dahab in January?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Dahab in January?
Dahab typically gets around 3 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Dahab (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.