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Egypt in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What January is actually like in Egypt — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 23°C
- Average low
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 0mm
Where this month sits in the year
The coolest month of the year in Egypt. The 2nd wettest month, at 0% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in January
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- January 7, 2027 عيد الميلاد المجيد · Coptic Christmas Day
- January 28, 2027 ثورة ٢٥ يناير وعيد الشرطة (يوم تعويضي) · January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Abu Simbel, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.