January · Egypt
Best time to visit Aswan in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Aswan in January
Average temperature 15°C, 0 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 42% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 42%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Aswan scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Aswan follows a quiet bend of the Nile, with Nubian villages on the west bank, feluccas on the water, and desert pressing in on both sides.
January is one of the strongest months in Aswan (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Aswan at 9.5/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Aswan in January?
- In January, Aswan averages 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Aswan?
- January earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Aswan in January?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 42% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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