October offers warm, pleasant days and is a popular month for Nile cruises and archaeological site visits. Conditions are generally stable and comfortable for most outdoor activities.
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Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Egypt in October.
Alexandria, Rosetta, North Coast
October feels like the best of both worlds - warm, sunny days in the low 20s and cooled evenings that are ideal for walking Alexandria’s old quarters and visiting Rosetta. Rain is still uncommon but the chance of a Mediterranean storm begins to rise late in the month, so keep an eye on forecasts if you plan coastal drives. This month suits visitors who want beachside calm without high-season crowds.
Cairo, Giza, Rosetta, Mansoura
October offers warm, settled weather with daytime temperatures in the low to mid-20s, perfect for visiting Cairo’s museums, the Pyramids, and nearby Memphis without intense heat. Urban pollen and dust decrease and open-air cafes are lively into the evening. It’s a good month for combined city-and-desert trips - the heat hasn’t yet returned in force and the skies are generally clear.
Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu
October is comfortable and sunny with daytime temperatures in the mid to high 20s - perfect for extended temple visits, felucca trips and desert photography. The tourist season begins to build, but it’s less crowded than midwinter; favorable light makes this one of the best months for exploring Luxor’s valley and Aswan’s islands. Pack layers for cooler dawn starts but bring summer shirts for daytime warmth.
Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga, Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh
October is warm and dry with near-perfect conditions for diving and snorkeling; daytime highs fall into the mid to high 20s and sea-surface temperatures remain pleasant. This month sees the return of many international charter flights and a jump in tourist activity, but conditions around Sha’ab Rumi and the Ras Mohammed reserve are excellent. Bring protective swimwear and a light sweater for cooler nights.
Mount Sinai, St. Catherine Monastery, Dahab to Nuweiba
October brings blue skies, warm days, and brisk mountain mornings - an excellent month for extended treks and exploring St. Catherine Monastery without intense heat. Wadis can be dry and easy to traverse, but occasionally autumn storms produce sudden runoff; check local weather if exploring narrow canyons. This is one of the most pleasant months for a multi-activity Sinai trip.
Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, White Desert, Kharga
October is one of the best months to visit the Western Desert: warm, dry days in the low to mid-20s, cool nights perfect for campfires, and steady conditions for 4x4 circuits connecting Farafra, Bahariya and Siwa. Tourist services and guided excursions run fully and the light is superb for landscape photography. Still bring layers for chilly nights and a windproof jacket for occasional gusts.
Abu Simbel's autumn Sun Festival around October 22 draws visitors to witness solar illumination of the inner sanctuary.
See how October compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.