January · Egypt
Best time to visit Alexandria in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alexandria in January
Average temperature 15°C, 44 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Alexandria scores 8.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alexandria layers a modern library, Roman remains and a long corniche over the Mediterranean.
January in Alexandria — reliably good (8th best month)
January averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.
It scores 8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alexandria in January?
- In January, Alexandria averages 15°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Alexandria?
- January earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alexandria in January?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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