Hurghada in January: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

57°F – 70°F

🌧 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 : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ 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

Even in winter, Hurghada enjoys 21°F. 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	57°F	70°F	1%	0.0in	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	57°F	72°F	2%	0.0in	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	63°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	68°F	82°F	0%	0.0in	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	75°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	81°F	93°F	0%	0.0in	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	82°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	84°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	81°F	91°F	0%	0.0in	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	73°F	86°F	0%	0.0in	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	68°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	61°F	73°F	1%	0.0in	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 70°F, 1% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

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