January weather - Winter 2025

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average UV index in January

The city of Cairo, Egypt viewed from atop the Amir al-Maridani mosque

Weather in January

The year begins with mild temperatures in Cairo. Daylight hours show a gradual increment from the shorter winter days of the previous month. Despite January being in the middle of winter, high temperatures average at 18.9°C (66°F) in the daytime. A remarkable feature of Cairo's January weather is the relative humidity, influencing the sensation of modest daytime heat. By comparison, the coming February does not present significant changes in weather patterns.

Temperature

The coldest period in Cairo is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 18.9°C (66°F) and a low of 9°C (48.2°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Cairo is 59%.

Rainfall

In Cairo, Egypt, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.2 rainfall days, and 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Cairo is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EET.

Sunshine

In Cairo, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cairo, Egypt, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us | Weather Forecasting | Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Cairo?

Cairo, Egypt, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 18.9°C (66°F) at the peak and 9°C (48.2°F) at the lowest.

What is the average January temperature in Cairo?

The high-temperature, in January, in Cairo, is 18.9°C (66°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9°C (48.2°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Cairo?

In January, the average relative humidity is 59%.

How much does it rain in Cairo in January?

In Cairo, Egypt, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cairo have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Cairo?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cairo, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Cairo have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Cairo?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Cairo is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

20.3°C 68.5°F

18.9°C 66°F

20.4°C 68.7°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average high temperature in January: 18.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (34.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°C).

Average humidity in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average humidity in January: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, November and December (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average UV index in January
Cairo, Egypt

Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

January weather forecast
Cairo, Egypt

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