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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 75/100

Hurghada in October

Good · 75/100Beach 100/100
High / low31° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm0 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
27.26° N, 33.81° EElevation 11 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goHurghada · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low31° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Hurghada averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 5%.

Days are 2.3° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 3.5°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Hurghada. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 18:17 local time, giving 11 h 33 min of daylight. Days shorten by 46 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%40%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 100/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in October

Around Hurghada this month

El Gouna
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El Gouna

Red Sea · 20 km NW
31°Oct high
0wet days
74score
El Gouna
Safaga
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Safaga

Red Sea · 58 km S
32°Oct high
0wet days
69score
Safaga
ivTop of the table

Egypt's best in October

Where to go in October
Sidi Barrani
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1

Sidi Barrani

Matruh
26°Oct high
2wet days
92score
Sidi Barrani
El Alamein
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2

El Alamein

Matruh
27°Oct high
1wet day
90score
El Alamein
‘Izbat al Burj
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3

‘Izbat al Burj

Dakahlia
27°Oct high
1wet day
89score
‘Izbat al Burj
Port Said
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Port Said

Port Said
28°Oct high
1wet day
87score
Port Said
·Questions

Hurghada in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Hurghada?

October scores 75/100 for Hurghada, which we rate as good. Average highs are 31°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Hurghada in October?

Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in October?

Hurghada receives about 0 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Hurghada in October?

The sea averages 27°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.