Sharm el-Sheikh in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Sharm el-Sheikh in January is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 24 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Sharm el-Sheikh · JanuaryPhoto: Serhio Magpie · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 21 °C
- Night
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 24 °C
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sun
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 49 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent82/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent97/100
FamilyExcellent87/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 0 rainy days)
- Warm, swimmable sea (24 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
21J
23F
26M
30A
34M
37J
38J
38A
36S
33O
28N
23D
0J
0F
1M
0A
0M
0J
0J
0A
0S
1O
1N
1D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sharm el-Sheikh in January?
Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 14 °C.
Can you swim in Sharm el-Sheikh in January?
The sea is about 24 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Sharm el-Sheikh in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.