Weather in October in Egypt
Thinking about venturing to Egypt this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Egypt in October?
The weather in Egypt in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ras El Bar at 27°C to very hot in Aswan at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Aswan and 23°C in Ras El Bar. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Al Qaşr with an average of 0 mm to low rainfall in Arish with 10 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hurghada enjoys approximately 277 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at October's conditions in Egypt, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Egypt's yearly weather, check out our Egypt climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Egypt?
Hurghada
In October Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cairo
In October Cairo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sharm El Sheikh
In October Sharm El Sheikh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Luxor
In October Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dahab
In October Dahab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Egypt.
Is October the best time to visit Egypt?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Egypt. Typically, the climate in Hurghada is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Egypt is in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hurghada.
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