Hurghada weather in January
Hurghada in January averages 17°C (62°F) and 5 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Hurghada, January is the coldest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (62°F)
12–22°C · 53–72°F
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Hurghada like in January?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Hurghada in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Hurghada is 2°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
January in Hurghada is 1.6°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Hurghada in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 36 minutes in Hurghada, rising about 06:35 and setting about 17:12 local time.
January ends 26 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 15 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Hurghada
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Travel guides for Hurghada
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Hurghada weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 5 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 0 mm |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 1 mm |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 0 mm |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 0 mm |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 3 mm |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 9 mm |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 6 mm |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 0 mm |
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FAQs about Hurghada in January
January climate averages for Hurghada, 1991–2020.
Hurghada averages 17°C (62°F) in January, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 22°C (72°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 5 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 17°C (62°F) against 18°C (65°F) in February — 1.6°C cooler.
January is 2°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to April; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 13 hours 51 minutes in June and 10 hours 26 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 06:35 and sunset about 17:12 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 26 minutes longer than it starts.
