Monthly climate guide
Minya weather in January
January in Minya is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (67°F) and night-time lows near 6°C (42°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 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-winter to Minya.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 23%.
- Minya is usually about 3°C cooler than Qena, 290 km away, in January.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 14°C apart.
January is typically Minya's coolest month.
Avg high
19°C
67°F
Avg low
6°C
42°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
55%
relative
Sky
23%
cloud · mostly sunny
Minya weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 67°F | 6°C / 42°F | 2 mm | 55% | 23% |
| February | 22°C / 72°F | 8°C / 46°F | 2 mm | 47% | 24% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 10°C / 51°F | 1 mm | 38% | 21% |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 31% | 19% |
| May | 36°C / 97°F | 19°C / 67°F | 0 mm | 27% | 19% |
| June | 38°C / 101°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 mm | 28% | 7% |
| July | 39°C / 102°F | 23°C / 74°F | 0 mm | 31% | 4% |
| August | 39°C / 102°F | 24°C / 74°F | 0 mm | 33% | 5% |
| September | 36°C / 98°F | 21°C / 70°F | 0 mm | 38% | 5% |
| October | 32°C / 90°F | 18°C / 64°F | 0 mm | 44% | 10% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 3 mm | 52% | 19% |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 46°F | 6 mm | 59% | 22% |
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 Minya?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Minya →Other Egypt cities in January
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Minya weather in January. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/egypt/minya/january
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/egypt/minya/january">Minya weather in January</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/egypt/minya" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Minya weather in January"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/egypt/minya/january">Minya weather in January</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Minya in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Minya?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Minya, with highs around 19°C and about 2 mm of rain.
How warm is Minya in January?
Average highs are about 19°C (67°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Minya in January?
Minya typically gets around 2 mm of rain in January — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Minya (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.