Monthly climate guide
Hurghada weather in January
January in Hurghada is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (59°F). The month usually brings about 2 mm of rain (very dry) and is 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 Hurghada.
- Good walking weather for combining Red Sea reefs and Giftun Islands in one day.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 23%.
- Hurghada is usually about 2°C warmer than Minya, 310 km away, in January.
January is typically Hurghada's coolest month.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
57%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Hurghada weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 70°F | 15°C / 59°F | 2 mm | 57% | 23% |
| February | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 61°F | 1 mm | 54% | 23% |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 4 mm | 52% | 21% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 0 mm | 48% | 19% |
| May | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm | 44% | 19% |
| June | 34°C / 92°F | 26°C / 78°F | 0 mm | 45% | 6% |
| July | 35°C / 94°F | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm | 46% | 6% |
| August | 35°C / 94°F | 28°C / 82°F | 0 mm | 48% | 6% |
| September | 33°C / 92°F | 26°C / 79°F | 0 mm | 53% | 7% |
| October | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 75°F | 4 mm | 56% | 11% |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 70°F | 2 mm | 56% | 18% |
| December | 23°C / 73°F | 18°C / 64°F | 0 mm | 57% | 21% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Hurghada?
Our Hurghada guide recommends: October–April for warm but comfortable weather; summer (June–September) is very hot.
Winter evenings can feel cool, especially on boats — bring a light jacket.
Best time to visit Hurghada →Other Egypt cities in January
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Hurghada in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Hurghada?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Hurghada, with highs around 21°C and about 2 mm of rain.
How warm is Hurghada in January?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in January?
Hurghada typically gets around 2 mm of rain in January — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
October–April for warm but comfortable weather; summer (June–September) is very hot.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hurghada (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.