January · Egypt
Best time to visit Cairo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cairo in January
Average temperature 15°C, 4 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Cairo scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pyramids and Nile culture pair best with the cooler dry months from November through March.
January in Cairo — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cairo at 9.7/10 (2nd of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect 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 Cairo in January?
- In January, Cairo averages 15°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
- January earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cairo in January?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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