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Egypt in January

Weather, crowds and prices in Egypt in January — and where in the country to go.

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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what January looks like across Egypt, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
22°
Average low 10°
Crowds
Moderate
62/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Dry
Warm and comfortable
Egypt

Top tours in Egypt for January

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Egypt, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Egypt in January

Ranked by how January scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Egypt weather in January

Typical conditions in Egypt during January, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Egypt

Taken across the whole country, February · March · November tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in January?

Typical conditions in Egypt during January, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 22°C with lows near 10°C.

Where should you go in Egypt in January?

Luxor, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh.

What is the best month to visit Egypt?

February, March, November.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.