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October in Al Minya brings very high temperatures, with highs of 33°C (91°F) and nights dropping to 20°C (68°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 0.2 mm (0.01 in).
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Al Minya.
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44-year average (1981-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Al Minya typically drop from around 33°C (91°F) at the start of October to approximately 28°C (82°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Al Minya spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 36 years of weather observations in Al Minya between 1989 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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