Hurghada weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

14°C – 21°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Hurghada in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 21°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

Our take: January in Hurghada offers pleasantly warm days around 21°C with nearly ten hours of sunshine and virtually no rain, making it a fantastic winter escape. Evenings cool to 14°C, so a light jacket is handy after sunset. Ideal for travelers seeking reliable dry warmth, sunshine-filled beach days, and a relaxed pace without the intense summer heat.

By trip type

Hurghada in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Even in winter, Hurghada enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	14°C	21°C	1%	0.0	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	14°C	22°C	2%	0.0	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	17°C	24°C	1%	0.1	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	20°C	28°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	24°C	31°C	0%	0.0	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	27°C	34°C	0%	0.0	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	28°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	29°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	27°C	33°C	0%	0.0	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	23°C	30°C	0%	0.1	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	20°C	26°C	0%	0.0	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	9.4h	8.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Hurghada averages 21°C, 1% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

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