When to go · Alexandria
Alexandria in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Egypt: Peak Nile season: warm days, cool nights. Cruises and Luxor hotels book out around New Year.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 18°C64°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- High
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- High
- Egypt overall
Verdict
GoodEgypt month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Egypt: Peak Nile season: warm days, cool nights. Cruises and Luxor hotels book out around New Year.
Weather in January
- AlexandriaHighs around 18 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 64 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 11 days
- Mediterranean coast, Egypt · Alexandria, El Alameinrainy
The only rainy part of Egypt in winter; the escape from summer heat for Cairenes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- High
- Prices · Egypt overall
- High
Egypt overall: Peak Nile season: warm days, cool nights. Cruises and Luxor hotels book out around New Year.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast