Sharm El Sheikh weather in January
January in Sharm El Sheikh: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Sharm El Sheikh · #199 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sharm El Sheikh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 49% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sharm El Sheikh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
- January in Sharm El Sheikh: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sharm El Sheikh on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in January?
- In January, Sharm El Sheikh averages a daily high of 21.9°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sharm El Sheikh in January?
- Sharm El Sheikh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.