When to go · El Gouna
El Gouna in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- High
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- El GounaHighs around 21.3 °C (70 °F), lows around 9.4 °C (49 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 70 °F (21.3 °C), lows around 49 °F (9.4 °C), rain on about 0 days
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 El Gouna, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 21.3 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21.3 °C)
Mar: 24.9 °C (77 °F)77 °F (24.9 °C)
Night low
Jan: 9.4 °C (49 °F)49 °F (9.4 °C)
Mar: 12.8 °C (55 °F)55 °F (12.8 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 2
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
March: Inside El Gouna's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
El Gouna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings