Weather in Hurghada in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 47th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Egypt it is 3rd of 4 (Egypt in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Hurghada is 12.8°C warmer by day and 11.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Hurghada peaks at 20.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 56 days top 25°C. Nights average 13.2°C; one night in ten drops to 10.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 26.8°C (2010-01-10) and the coldest night 8.1°C (2000-01-30).

Rain in January

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2010 with 18 mm, the driest 1995 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 53%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 23.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.5°C to 23.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:36 and sets about 17:12 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 20%.

Is January a good time to visit Hurghada?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Hurghada on our scoring are April, May, October; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm enough for relaxed days, not reliable heat

Hurghada feels considerably warmer than London in January, where the average daytime high is 7.4°C. That makes it a useful choice for spending more of the day outdoors without planning around intense heat. There are about 8.3 hours of sunshine within 10.5 hours of daylight, so use the middle of the day for lounging outside and keep sun protection handy. The limitation is temperature: only 2% of days reach 25°C, so don't book expecting hot afternoons throughout your stay. Light daytime clothing with a layer available is a better approach than packing solely for summer. January suits travellers who value sunshine more than heat.

Swimming is realistic, but pack for after sunset

The sea is a stronger reason to choose January than the air temperature might suggest. At an average of 23°C, it is suitable for swimming, although personal comfort still matters. The year-to-year range of 22°C to 24°C means you should expect relatively mild water rather than a hot-weather bathing experience. Have something dry to put on afterwards, particularly as the day cools. Evenings call for trousers and a jumper or light jacket: average night lows are 13.2°C, while the coldest 10% of nights reach 10.7°C or lower. If sitting outside late is central to your holiday, those cooler nights are the main compromise.