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October in Marsa Alam City brings very high temperatures, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and nights dropping to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 1.3 mm (0.1 in).
If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on weather observations in Marsa Alam City between 2004 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
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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). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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