El-Tor weather in January
In January, El-Tor sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 4 mm of rain across 0.8 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of January to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is El-Tor's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see El-Tor's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- 0.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 6:43 AM – 5:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.25 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
El-Tor is town in Egypt.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical January day in El-Tor reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 17°C and 22°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 16 |
| 2 | 20 | 16 |
| 3 | 19 | 15 |
| 4 | 19 | 15 |
| 5 | 19 | 15 |
| 6 | 19 | 15 |
| 7 | 19 | 15 |
| 8 | 19 | 15 |
| 9 | 19 | 15 |
| 10 | 19 | 15 |
| 11 | 19 | 15 |
| 12 | 19 | 15 |
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| 25 | 19 | 15 |
| 26 | 19 | 15 |
| 27 | 19 | 15 |
| 28 | 19 | 15 |
| 29 | 19 | 15 |
| 30 | 19 | 15 |
| 31 | 19 | 15 |
How January really feels in El-Tor
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
El-Tor weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 15° | 4 | 0.8 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 20° / 16° | 2 | 0.6 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 23° / 17° | 3 | 0.3 | 11.8 | 9.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 9.1 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 13.4 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 0 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 33° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 33° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 26° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 25° / 20° | 1 | 0.2 | 10.6 | 9.3 |
| Dec | 21° / 17° | 2 | 0.4 | 10.2 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%.
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| Clearer (%) | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Cloudier (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 86 | 14 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 |
| 5 | 87 | 13 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
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| 13 | 88 | 12 |
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| 15 | 88 | 12 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
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| 18 | 86 | 14 |
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| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
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| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 86 | 14 |
| 30 | 86 | 14 |
| 31 | 86 | 14 |
Chance of precipitation in January
El-Tor gets around 4 mm of rain over 0.8 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
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| 27 | 3 |
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| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 |
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 21 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | 97 | 2 | 1 |
| 27 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 28 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 31 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 17 km/h in January, the calmest month.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 18 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
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| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
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| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 18 | light breeze |
| 26 | 18 | light breeze |
| 27 | 18 | light breeze |
| 28 | 18 | light breeze |
| 29 | 18 | light breeze |
| 30 | 18 | light breeze |
| 31 | 18 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of January to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:42 AM to 6:39 AM, and sunset from 4:56 PM to 5:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 6:42 | 4:56 |
| 2 | 10.2 | 6:42 | 4:56 |
| 3 | 10.2 | 6:42 | 4:57 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 6:42 | 4:58 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 4:58 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 4:59 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:00 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:00 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:01 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:02 |
| 11 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:03 |
| 12 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:03 |
| 13 | 10.3 | 6:43 | 5:04 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:05 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:06 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:06 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:07 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:08 |
| 19 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:09 |
| 20 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:10 |
| 21 | 10.5 | 6:42 | 5:10 |
| 22 | 10.5 | 6:42 | 5:11 |
| 23 | 10.5 | 6:42 | 5:12 |
| 24 | 10.5 | 6:42 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 10.5 | 6:41 | 5:14 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:14 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:15 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 6:40 | 5:16 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 6:40 | 5:17 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 6:40 | 5:18 |
| 31 | 10.7 | 6:39 | 5:18 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.25 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 8.13 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 4.25 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for El-Tor
None of El-Tor's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
El-Tor sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is January a good time to visit El-Tor?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit El-Tor for general sightseeing.
What to pack for El-Tor in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, El-Tor sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 15°C. Little to plan around — just the basics.
Sea temperature near El-Tor in January
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 21 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 22 | Refreshing |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in El-Tor in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in El-Tor peaks around August 14 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in El-Tor in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in El-Tor is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 23 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is El-Tor?
El-Tor sits at 28.2°N, 33.6°E, 14 m above sea level, in Egypt. The nearest listed city is Ras Gharib, 55 km away.
Topography around El-Tor
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of El-Tor.
Within 3 km, the terrain around El-Tor has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 50 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 366 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,607 m.
The land around El-Tor is covered by bare terrain (55%), water (22%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, bare terrain (56%) and water (41%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (73%) and water (27%) within 80 km.
Egypt travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 15% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,086
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 79%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 10.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 459
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for El-Tor (28.2417°, 33.6222°, elevation 14 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).