Cairo weather in January
January in Cairo: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Cairo · #130 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cairo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 80 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cairo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
- January in Cairo: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cairo on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Cairo in January?
- In January, Cairo averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 8.8°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cairo in January?
- Cairo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 80 in January.