SeasonMapSiwa weather in January
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January in Siwa: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Siwa · #396 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Siwa in January
Other months in Siwa
Siwa's forum places the best visiting window from October through April, well clear of July's peak heat. Regulars note the desert oasis cools quickly once the sun goes down, so a wind jacket or sweater for the evening is standard advice even when the day itself was warm and sunny.
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Siwa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Siwa 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.
BusyMid-year holiday in Egypt, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Siwa'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 weatherSiwa's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Siwa in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The good months for the sand sea
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyDry seasonThe half of the year when the dunes, the salt lakes and the springs are all usable in the middle of the day, and the nights are cold enough for a fire at the camp.
Where is Siwa?
Siwa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Siwa?
- January in Siwa: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Siwa on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Siwa in January?
- In January, Siwa averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Siwa in January?
- Siwa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in January.