January is an ideal time to visit Marsa Alam if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +70°F and about 20 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 1 mm of precipitation over an average of 1 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Marsa Alam;
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Marsa Alam has great weather in January.
Average temperature in Marsa Alam in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Marsa Alam for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +73°F.
Is Marsa Alam warm or cold in January?
Marsa Alam is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +61°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Marsa Alam, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Marsa Alam in January
Marsa Alam weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+70°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+52°F
+50°F
+48°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+82°F
Rainfall
1 mm
1 mm
0 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
62%
60%
58%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
20
20
20
Cloudy days
10
10
7
Rainy days
1
1
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as great as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 1 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 62% to 60%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 20 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Marsa Alam in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Marsa Alam is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last January in Marsa Alam?
This is the weather in Marsa Alam in January 2023:
1 January
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+73°F
2 January
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+73°F
3 January
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+75°F
4 January
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+72°F
5 January
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+70°F
6 January
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+71°F
7 January
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+71°F
8 January
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+71°F
9 January
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+71°F
10 January
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+70°F
11 January
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+71°F
12 January
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+71°F
13 January
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+70°F
14 January
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+69°F
15 January
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+70°F
16 January
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+72°F
17 January
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+70°F
18 January
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+73°F
19 January
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+74°F
20 January
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+74°F
21 January
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+74°F
22 January
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+73°F
23 January
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+73°F
24 January
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+74°F
25 January
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+73°F
26 January
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+74°F
27 January
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+75°F
28 January
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+76°F
29 January
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+77°F
30 January
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+78°F
31 January
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+73°F
In January 2023 Marsa Alam had 26 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Marsa Alam climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Marsa Alam in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+80°F) and the highest in 2010 (+84°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 28 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Marsa Alam in January:
Is January a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Marsa Alam, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Marsa Alam.
Can you sunbathe in Marsa Alam in January?
January has mild temperatures in Marsa Alam. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Marsa Alam rainy in January?
Marsa Alam is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Marsa Alam in January?
Yes, Marsa Alam is sunny in January. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Marsa Alam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.