January · Egypt
Best time to visit Dahab in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dahab in January
Average temperature 14°C, 8 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Dahab scores 5.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dahab is a laid-back Sinai dive town-Blue Hole freediving, Bedouin camps, and lagoon windsurfing between desert and sea. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
January in Dahab: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dahab in January?
- In January, Dahab averages 14°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Dahab?
- January earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dahab in January?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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