Cairo Weather in October
Egypt · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high32°C (89°F)
Avg low18°C (65°F)
Rainfall8 mm (0.3 in)
RatingGood 7.8/10
Expect very hot days in Cairo in October: the average high is 32°C (89°F) and the average low is 18°C (65°F). October is autumn (fall) in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 1 day. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
October is a good time to visit Cairo (7.8/10), though November to March are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 32°C (89°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (65°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (76°F) |
| Rainfall | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 19% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.2 km/h |
| vs September | 5°C cooler than September, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cairo in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Cairo weather in other months
Jan20°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 8°C9 mmExcellentMar26°C / 10°C14 mmExcellentApr30°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay35°C / 18°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJul39°C / 22°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 23°C0 mmPoorSep36°C / 21°C0 mmFairOct32°C / 18°C8 mmGoodNov26°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentDec21°C / 10°C9 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit CairoNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Essaouira23°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Algiers27°C · 52 mm · Excellent
- Tripoli27°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Gqeberha21°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Asmara24°C · 19 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg27°C · 55 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Shubra al Khaymah32°C · 8 mm
- Giza32°C · 8 mm
- Alexandria29°C · 7 mm
- Aqaba32°C · 3 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh34°C · 1 mm
- Hurghada31°C · 2 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.