Cairo vs Hurghada in January

Hurghada is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hurghada is nice, dry, clean air, while Cairo is nice, dry.

Cairo vs HurghadaJanuary climate, side by side

CairoHurghada
Comfort score85/100 (A)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high16°C19°C
Avg high / low20° / 11°22° / 14°
Rainfall2 mm1 mm
Rainy days10
Humidity57%51%
Air quality (AQI)8048

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cairo vs Hurghada in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cairo or Hurghada?
Hurghada is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hurghada is nice, dry, clean air, while Cairo is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Cairo vs Hurghada in January?
In January, Cairo averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Hurghada averages 22°C high / 14°C low with about 1 mm.