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°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- High
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- High
- Egypt overall
Verdict
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.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- AlexandriaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alexandria, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 11
Mar: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 2
January: 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.
March: Inside Alexandria's best window: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Alexandria: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast