Hurghada weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Good
Best time to visit: March – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Hurghada in January?
In January, Hurghada is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Hurghada.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 83 | 71 | 74 |
| Day | 22° | 21° | 22° |
| Night | 15° | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 25° | 23° | 23° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min06:36 – 17:11
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %25 %
- Seaweight 25 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Hurghada in January: quick answers
Is Hurghada hot in January?
No. In January, Hurghada is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Hurghada in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Hurghada in January?
It hardly ever rains.
Hurghada month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)