Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Sharm el Sheikh with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sharm el Sheikh 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 Sharm el Sheikh with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 23°C, with nights close to 15°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sharm el Sheikh will be around 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Sharm el Sheikh is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in January
According to weather history, there is only 2 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 2% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Sharm el Sheikh. 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.
Sharm el Sheikh in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
2 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
1 day | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Sharm el Sheikh?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sharm el Sheikh in January
With 36°C, Sharm el Sheikh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sharm el Sheikh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Sharm el Sheikh, 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.
Weather experiences in January in Sharm el Sheikh
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Daily Precipitation in January in Sharm el Sheikh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sharm el Sheikh, 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 about 1 day of rain in Sharm el Sheikh.
Daily UV Index in January in Sharm el Sheikh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sharm el Sheikh, 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 Sharm el Sheikh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sharm el Sheikh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sharm el Sheikh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sharm el Sheikh, 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 Sharm el Sheikh
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Weather experiences in January in Sharm el Sheikh
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Average Weather in Sharm el Sheikh by Month
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