Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Cairo & Giza in January
This is the coldest month in Cairo & Giza: highs average 66°F (19°C) and lows 44°F (7°C), with about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is one of Cairo & Giza's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (97 → 97/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cairo & Giza in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Zooba
Modern Egyptian street food: taameya, hawawshi and fiteer with fresh juices.
Why now January scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, its two neighbors and the Sphinx on the plateau's edge.
Al-Muizz Street
Pedestrian street lined with Fatimid and Mamluk mosques, madrasas and minarets.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
El Fishawy Café
Mirror-lined café in Khan el-Khalili serving mint tea and Turkish coffee since 1797.
Abou Tarek
Downtown koshary specialist serving Egypt's lentil, rice and pasta dish since 1950.
Nearby in January
- Petra & Wadi Musa in January~252 mi · highs 56°F, 1.8 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wadi Rum in January~253 mi · highs 58°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in January~283 mi · highs 65°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Amman in January~307 mi · highs 55°F, 2.5 in rain · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cairo & Giza in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Cairo & Giza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Cairo & Giza in January?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo & Giza in January?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 2.4 in (60 mm).
What should I pack for Cairo & Giza in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Cairo & Giza
Routes in season in January
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Cairo & Giza in January?
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