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Hurghada in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Hurghada in January is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.

Korallenriff und Meer am Roten Meer bei HurghadaHurghada · JanuaryPhoto: Oooways · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
21 °C
Night
15 °C
Sea
23 °C
Rainy days
0 rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Humidity
57 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent81/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent97/100
FamilyExcellent85/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 0 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (23 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
21
J
22
F
25
M
28
A
31
M
33
J
35
J
35
A
33
S
30
O
26
N
23
D
Rainy daysdays
0
J
0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
1
O
1
N
1
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Hurghada in January?

Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 15 °C.

Can you swim in Hurghada in January?

The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Hurghada?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.