Aswan in January
Things to Do in Aswan in January
January is one of the best months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.
- Peak season — cool & dry
- Shoulder — warm & sunny
- Hot — Red Sea peak
- Very hot inland — Red Sea ideal
Best destinations in January
22°C / 22°C seaHurghada · January
Red Sea snorkeling, diving and desert safaris — sunshine all year.
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23°C / 22°C seaSharm El Sheikh · January
Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, colored canyon — diving peaks April–November.
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14°C / inlandCairo · January
Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo — best in cool months.
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16°C / inlandLuxor · January
Karnak, Valley of the Kings and the Nile — open-air sights ideal under 30°C.
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23°C / 23°C seaMarsa Alam · January
Pristine southern Red Sea reefs, dolphins and remote desert beaches.
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14°C / 17°C seaAlexandria · January
Mediterranean history — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and the seafront Corniche.
Explore tours18°C / inlandAbu Simbel · January
Ramesses II's twin rock temples above Lake Nasser — Egypt's great southern wonder.
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22°C / 22°C seaDahab · January
Blue Hole, kitesurfing and Bedouin vibes — laid-back coast year-round.
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22°C / 22°C seaEl Gouna · January
Lagoon-side marinas, kitesurfing and upscale dining just 25 km north of Hurghada.
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14°C / inlandGiza · January
The Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum on Cairo's doorstep.
Explore tours11°C / inlandSaint Catherine · January
Sunrise hikes up Mount Sinai and the world's oldest working monastery, high in the mountains.
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22°C / 22°C seaMakadi Bay · January
Family beaches and Orange Bay snorkeling — warm sea most of the year.
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22°C / 22°C seaSoma Bay · January
Luxury peninsula resorts with golf, kitesurfing and calm house reefs.
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22°C / 22°C seaSahl Hasheesh · January
A gated bay of five-star resorts, a long sandy beach and a house reef minutes from shore.
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22°C / 22°C seaSafaga · January
Healing sands, kitesurfing and Cairo day-trips by road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Aswan in January?
In January the average air temperature is around 17°C. Expect roughly 10 hours of sunshine per day and very little rain.
Is January a busy time to visit Aswan?
Crowds depend on the destination. Cairo and Luxor are busiest in cool months (Nov–Feb), while the Red Sea resorts stay popular all year.
What should I pack for Egypt in January?
Light cotton layers in cool months, plus a sweater for the desert evenings. In hot months, pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, and reef-safe sunblock for snorkeling.
Which destination is best in January?
In January the most-suited destinations are listed above with a 1–5 score. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh work year-round; Cairo, Luxor and Aswan shine in the cool season.
Are tours cheaper in January?
High season (Christmas, New Year, Easter, Ramadan-adjacent) tends to be priciest. Shoulder months (Mar, May, Sep, Oct) often offer the best price-to-weather ratio.
Things to Do in Aswan in January
January is one of the best months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.