Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Cairo with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairo in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Cairo with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 28°C, with nights close to 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cairo will be around 29°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 198 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Cairo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cairo in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
198 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Cairo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cairo in January
With 30°C, Cairo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 23°C.
Check out the climate of Cairo for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in January in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Cairo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Cairo.
Daily UV Index in January in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cairo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Cairo
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Cairo
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Average Weather in Cairo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
