Hurghada in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Hurghada; the best time is June, August–September.
Plan your trip to HurghadaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
HurghadaRed Sea, EgyptBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ HRG 10 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
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Mykonos – KorfosGreece · 1383 km away · water 16°C21 windy days2
Soma BayEgypt · 48 km away · water 24°C13 windy days3
SafagaEgypt · 52 km away · water 23°C13 windy days4
Karpathos – AfiadaGreece · 1107 km away · water 19°C16 windy days5
Paros – New Golden BeachGreece · 1351 km away · water 17°C17 windy days6
AlaçatıTurkey · 1407 km away · water 18°C14 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Hurghada
- Kite School Hurghada 2.4 km
- Paradise Kitesurf 11 km
- Kite Marine 12 km
- FunSurf 1.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Hurghada?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Hurghada; the best time is June, August–September. 12 windy days, water 23°C (shorty), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Hurghada in January?
About 23°C: shorty.
How windy is Hurghada in January?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Hurghada in January?
Around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Mykonos – Korfos (21 windy days), Soma Bay (13 windy days) & Safaga (13 windy days).