2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 21°C, lows of 11°C, and approximately 2 rainy days per month.

Avg High

21°C

Avg Low

11°C

Rainy days

2days

Daylight

10.6h

Is January a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

5:09 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 21°C 11°C 2 Excellent (best)
February 23°C 13°C 1 Excellent (best)
March 25°C 16°C 4 Excellent (best)
April 29°C 19°C 0 Excellent (best)
May 35°C 25°C 0 Good
June 38°C 27°C 0 Good
July 40°C 29°C 0 Good
August 39°C 29°C 0 Good
September 40°C 30°C 0 Good
October 35°C 26°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 28°C 19°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 25°C 16°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Sharm El Sheikh, with average highs of 21°C and around 2 rainy days.

What should I pack for Sharm El Sheikh in January? +

With highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in January? +

Sharm El Sheikh typically sees around 2 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Sharm El Sheikh in January? +

In January, Sharm El Sheikh gets approximately 10.6 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Sharm El Sheikh? +

Yes, January is peak season in Sharm El Sheikh. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Sharm El Sheikh? +

The best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh are October, November, December, January, February, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Cairo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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January

21° / 11°
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