What is the weather like in Egypt in January and February, and is it warm enough for swimming?

Recent traveler feedback says February is often the coolest winter month in Egypt. Even if a hotel is in a sheltered bay, February is usually less comfortable for swimming than December.

In winter, some hotels only get crowded around New Year: for example, on January 1 the main restaurant may have lines because of domestic holidaymakers, while the rest of the stay feels much quieter. This also suggests winter is generally less busy in hotels.

If you are planning a winter trip, expect daytime temperatures in January to be around 25°C, but evenings can feel cold. If swimming matters to you, daytime air temperature alone is not enough — wind and water temperature matter a lot.

For a February trip, travelers recommend choosing hotels with more than one heated pool. In cool and windy weather, that makes a big difference if the sea feels too cold.

This year’s feedback suggests that strong wind can also spoil swimming in spring: in April it made both the sea and even the pool uncomfortable. If you are sensitive to wind, some hotels and regions may be a poor choice not only in winter but also in early spring.

If you want more reliable weather, travelers suggest going before December 10. After that, cloudy days become more common, wind tends to pick up, and getting into and out of the water feels much less comfortable.

Based on January travel experience, winter mornings in Egypt feel cool, daytime is fine in the sun, and evenings get noticeably colder. The sea also feels chilly, so January is not ideal for everyone, especially if your main goal is a beach holiday.