What is the weather like in Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in January?

In January, Cairo averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Sharm El Sheikh averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 2 mm.

Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in January

Sharm El Sheikh is the better pick in January — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sharm El Sheikh is nice, dry, clean air, while Cairo is nice, dry.

Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh — January climate, side by side

	🇪🇬 Cairo	🇪🇬 Sharm El Sheikh
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	16°C	20°C
Avg high / low	20° / 11°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	2 mm	2 mm
Rainy days	1	1
Humidity	57%	45%
Air quality (AQI)	80	46

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

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Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh?: Sharm El Sheikh is the better pick in January — 93 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sharm El Sheikh is nice, dry, clean air, while Cairo is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in January?: In January, Cairo averages 20°C high / 11°C low with about 2 mm of rain; Sharm El Sheikh averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 2 mm.