SeasonMapMarsa Alam weather in January
Egypt
January in Marsa Alam: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Marsa Alam · #100 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Marsa Alam in January
Other months in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam's forum flags April for occasional Khamsin sandstorms, the same warm spring wind that sweeps other parts of Egypt this time of year, though regulars still rate mid-March to mid-April as one of the two best windows of the year — warm without being at the summer's full intensity. Sunshine is reliable and the sea is already comfortable for long swims.
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Marsa Alam climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 73°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Marsa Alam in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas and New Year peak, Mid-year holiday in Egypt, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Marsa Alam's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMarsa Alam's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Marsa Alam in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Christmas and New Year peak
18 Dec – 6 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyEuropean charter flights land through the holidays and the dive centres run at capacity. The water needs a wetsuit by then, which nobody seems to mind.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Marsa Alam — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Marsa Alam?
Marsa Alam in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
- January in Marsa Alam: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Marsa Alam on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in January?
- In January, Marsa Alam averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 14.5°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Marsa Alam in January?
- Marsa Alam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in January.
Other months in Marsa Alam
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Warmer or cooler than Marsa Alam in January
Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Luxor's Nile cruise season around 1 Oct – 30 Apr, and Hurghada's European winter season around 15 Dec – 15 Mar.