Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in January
What January is really like in Hurghada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Sunny, warm afternoons and chilly evenings; windy days can be cool on boats, so pack a jacket.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Hurghada: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (23°C (73°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:12
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Winter (December–February). Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
- Coptic Christmas (7 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Giftun Islands
Choose a boat that limits passenger numbers; the big party boats get crowded at the most popular reefs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · El Gouna
Dolphin House reef
Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef north of Hurghada, is a resting area for wild spinner dolphins, and boat trips here often see pods swimming near the surface.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Experience · Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh sunken city
Go in the morning, when the water is calmest and visibility is best.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Eastern Desert
Eastern Desert safari
Jeep, quad-bike and camel trips head into the Eastern Desert behind Hurghada, where rocky mountains rise from sand plains.
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Hurghada?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a shoulder-season month. Sunny, warm afternoons and chilly evenings; windy days can be cool on boats, so pack a jacket.
+How warm is Hurghada in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.