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During October, Safaga experiences very high daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and cooler nights around 24°C (75°F). Rainfall is low, averaging just 2.3 mm (0.1 in) for the month.
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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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Safaga typically drop from around 33°C (91°F) at the start of October to approximately 29°C (84°F) by the end. Nights are warm, with lows typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Safaga spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 45 years of weather observations in Safaga between 1980 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). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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