Weather in Egypt in January 2020

Egypt has for many years been one of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists.

And even in January, which is the coldest for local resorts, you can relax in comfort, get a great tan and swim in the warm sea.

Choose Egyptian resorts – you will not regret!

From this article you will learn:

• What is the weather in Egypt in January, temperature and of air.
• What are the most interesting for traveling in this month?
• Where is the best place to relax with children?
• How much will your trip cost in January 2020?

The content of the article

1. Features of the weather, water temperature and air
2. Egypt in January: where better to go?
   1. Sharm el sheikh in January
   2. Hurghada in January
   3. Taba in January
   4. Where better to relax with a child?
3. What you need to know, going to Egypt in the winter?
   1. Prices for holidays in Egypt in January 2020
   2. 6 tips for a tourist who goes to Egypt

Features of the weather, water temperature and air

Despite the fact that January is perhaps the coldest month in the country, resorts remain highly sought after by tourists. Even in winter the water in the sea is warm and the sun is enough for the skin under its rays became golden and bronze.

Many hotels in the winter offer good discounts for few tourists. And they still have the service great!

Resorts located in the north of the country enjoy winter more popular. The reason is simple – seasonal winds that January in Egypt can roam in earnest. Northern resorts, sheltered by mountains, protected from them, but, for example, in Hurghada rushes winds are strong enough.

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Egypt in January: where better to go?

Where in January you will find the most comfortable and interesting holiday?

Where to go with the child?

More details below.

Sharm El Sheikh in January

Despite the winter calendar, it is warm enough here. The Sinai Mountains prevent seasonal winds from getting here, often disturbing to rest in other resorts.

During the day, the air temperature allows you to relax on the beach with comfort. and swim in the sea, and in the evening a little colder. And here is the choice for you: return to the hotel, or dress warmly and make the evening walk around the city.

There is usually no rain this month, so pack an umbrella don’t have to.

Aquapark Cleo Park

Hotel Dream Beach Resort in Sharm El Sheikh

What to see?

Popular attractions include:

• Sinai is a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula;
• Monastery of St. Catherine – one of the oldest continuously existing Christian monasteries in the world;
• Ras Mohammed – the first national park of Egypt;
• Cleo Park is a great water park.

Things to do?

In addition to a beach holiday and enjoying all the pleasures, which hotels usually provide for tourists, there is enough here many interesting excursion programs.

In addition, the local bazaars will leave a vivid impression on tourists, where it is considered good form to bargain long and hard with fun by locals.

At this time, you can perfectly go diving – underwater flora and the fauna here is extraordinarily beautiful. The water is clear, very much exotic fish, many coral reefs.

Here the dolphin show “Dolphinella Show” is held regularly, which will be interesting for both children and adults.

Hurghada in January

At this resort the weather is a bit colder since the Sinai Mountains are far away and do not interfere with the local winter winds. So that in the morning and in the evening you will have to dress warmly – in a windbreaker or light sweater.

During the day, the air temperature is comfortable, sometimes even hot days

According to meteorological forecasts, there is absolutely no rain this month. Humidity is quite low.

What to see?

Popular attractions include:

• Hurghada Grand Aquarium;
• The breath of the desert is an architectural structure;
• Mini Egypt – park and museum;
• Makadi bay water World – Water Park.

Aquarium Hurghada Grand

Breath of the desert

Makadi Bay WaterWorld

Mini Egypt

Things to do?

Sunbathing and swimming in January here, of course, you can, but quite not for long. Most likely, after one or two visits, you will want taste something hot in one of the local restaurants.

Tourists do not miss the resort: here are interesting excursions and a large entertainment program.

Tourists go on desert excursions in jeeps – they especially good at sunset, when the sands become scarlet.

You can also visit the ancient cities – Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan. Immersion in an exciting historical past and national traditions you provided.

Because of the gusty winds this season, waves are raging on the sea. Diving is practiced here, but not much, but for the sake of surfing here Amateurs and professionals come from all over the world.

This is where many surfing competitions take place.

Taba in January

At the resort, daytime temperatures, as in all of Egypt, are enough high. You can swim and sunbathe – just not for long. In the morning it is cool in the evening and you will need a windbreaker or sweater.

Due to the fact that the local bay reliably protect the mountains, the wind here is not very strong.

Rains, as well as throughout the country, this month practically does not happen.

What to see?

Popular attractions include:

• Island of the Pharaohs – a rocky land area in Arabic the gulf;
• Zaman Castle is a magnificent medieval fortress;
• Taba Fjord is a great place to practice diving.
• Gulf Pearl of Sinai – a picturesque cape and bay.

Diving in Taba

Bay of Pearl of Sinai

Castle Zaman

Island of the Pharaohs

Things to do?

At the resort, all tourists are actively offered to go diving and snorling The sea in the bay is calm and amazingly beautiful, a lot coral reefs and tropical fish. Anyone can dive wishing, even a novice.

On the coast, tourists are offered an excursion on a boat with a glass bottom – a very unusual and interesting sight.

From here it is very convenient to travel en excursions to neighboring Israel and Jordan – they can be seen even from the balconies of local hotels.

Read more about Egypt resorts in this article.

Where better to relax with a child?

Egypt attracts tourists with children from all over the world. One of the main reasons are the level of comfort that local hotels offer to visiting families.

So great – to come to rest the whole family and truly relax, not caring about household trifles.

It’s no wonder hotels are competing to get to top local rankings, offering as much convenience as possible and entertainment. Here are just some of the great variety. places

Hurghada

• Hotel Titanic Beach Spa & Aqua Park 5 * – a large green area just a few kilometers from airport. There is a playground, kids club, a large water park with artificial rivers, heated swimming pool, sand and pebble beach.
• Sunrise Hotel Garden beach Resort 5 * – also located near the airport. Big and beautiful green territory, large sandy beach. For children – swimming pool and water slides.
• Hotel Sonesta Pharaoh beach Resort 5 * – close to airport, modern and beautiful, large closed green territory, sandy beach. There is everything you need to relax – as for adults and for children.
• Hotel Hilton Plaza Hotel 5 * – very beautiful hotel by the sea. Located in the center of the city. On the territory there special area for a family holiday with a playground, a lot sports entertainment, children’s heated pool, sandy beach.

Sharm el sheikh

• Hotel Four Seasons resort Sharm El Sheikh5 * – a huge green area, located near picturesque bay. Sandy beach, children’s playroom, warm swimming pool, water park with slides, children’s menu.
• Hotel Jaz Mirabel Park 5 * – Hotel in Tuscan style, on the territory there are two pools, a separate children’s pool with slides, kids club, game room, animation team. Sandy beach, near the shore – shallow water.
• Hotel Aqua Blu Sharm 4 * – a large area, there is a water park and pools, a cove with a picturesque lagoon.
• Hotel Coral Sea holiday Village 5 * – as many as 12 pools, water park, animation team, great sandy beach.

What you need to know, going to Egypt in the winter?

Would you like to spend your holiday in Egypt?

Choose a convenient way to travel and find out a few tourist nuances.

Prices for holidays in Egypt in January 2020

Tours are possible only with departure from other countries.

Prices for tours and flights vary considerably at the beginning and in the end of January, since holidays are more expensive on holidays.

6 tips for a tourist who goes to Egypt

1. The situation in the country today is hectic. But if not turn off the tourist routes and do not take independent travels around the suburbs worry you absolutely nothing.
2. In Egypt, it is very warm and the swimming season lasts all year round. However, if you are going there in winter, it will be useful to capture a warm thing – after sunset it becomes cool.
3. Buying souvenirs, be sure to save your checks. At their customs, may be asked to present – as evidence that really souvenirs, not smuggling. Precautionary measures act due to the fact that export of Egypt is strictly prohibited corals, sea shells, ivory and stuffed crocodiles.
4. Direct flights from Egypt today suspended. Tours and departures there are carried out with a transfer in Kiev This makes vacation for Russian tourists more expensive, however more comfortable: local beaches and hotels are not crowded and make good discounts to their few guests.
5. Many hotels offer their guests “own” coral reef – a stretch of beach owned by the hotel where arrange dives.
6. In early January, as well as throughout the world, the Christians of Egypt celebrate Christmas. And on January 10, a new holiday – Muharram, the beginning Muslim calendar.

See also:

• Where to go to rest in January 2020;
• Where to go to rest in the winter of 2020;
• Where to go for the New Year 2020.

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