Cairo in January
Mild and busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
January is mild and busy, with Coptic Christmas on January 7.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–19°C
- Mild days and cool nights.
- Crowds
- High
- High season.
- Prices
- $$$
- High-season rates.
+Mild days for sightseeing.
–Busy, with cool nights.
My tip for January
Bring a warm layer for early mornings at Giza.
- Pyramids
- Museums
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 3rd for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in January
In January Cairo averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
- January is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (3 for weather, 11 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Mild days for sightseeing. The main downside: Busy, with cool nights.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in January?
- Average highs are around 19°C and lows around 10°C. Mild days and cool nights. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in January?
- Crowds are high. High season. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). High-season rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (January ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.