Egypt in January?

[gemma-law]

Hi,
thinking of going to Egypt (probably Sharm) in January and was wondering how hot it will be and will anything be open?
thanks
x

[Prudie]

Don't know but hopes the shark's gone, I've just been reading about it

[Mosaic]

http://www.holiday-we..._el_sheikh/index.html
As I understand it, 'winter' months are often in greater demand in Egypt as there's less chance of the raging heat of summer, especially inland around Luxor and Cairo. I have heard of people experiencing sudden cold snaps on the Red Sea side, so if you pack some warm stuff you should survive if this happens.
The pictures of the Nativity with snow on the ground may not be fictional after all!

[jno]

if you want to go swimming/diving, do read the shark stories - no telling whether you'll be allowed in the sea or not.


Should be mild to warm, not hot

http://www.sharmelsheik.com/sharm_weather.html

You might want a jumper for evenings.

[bella46]

If it is of any use to you, I went to Egypt last year at the beginning of February and it was just over 100 degrees, this may not be the norm, but it was a bearable heat, I actually syated in Cairo and then flew down to Luxor to join the Cruiser.

[bella46]

sorry I meant to add, everything is open as usual

[237SJ]

Well, you`ll probably get a really good deal in Sharm now...

[joannie10]

I was there end January into february and it was scorching for most of the time but a couple of windy/cloudy days. Everything was open as normal. As mentioned might be some issues about getting in the water so make sure you book hotel with a pool! I loved it.