Weather in Hurghada in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 9th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Egypt it is 4th of 4 (Egypt in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Hurghada is 15.1°C warmer by day and 14.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Hurghada peaks at 29.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.2°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.9°C; one night in ten drops to 20.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 36.0°C (2018-10-01) and the coldest night 17.0°C (2006-10-31).

Rain in October

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2016 with 30 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 51%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 27.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.5°C to 27.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:45 and sets about 17:16 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 9%.

Is October a good time to visit Hurghada?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Hurghada on our scoring are April, May, October; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Expect summer heat rather than autumn warmth

Hurghada is substantially warmer than the UK in October: London's average daytime high is 14.6°C, compared with 29.7°C here. That makes it a strong choice if your priority is warmth, but less suitable if you prefer cool conditions for being active outdoors. Days reach 30°C around 46% of the time, so don't assume October will always feel moderate. Plan anything energetic for the morning or later afternoon, and leave room for shade at midday. Loose, lightweight clothing, a hat and sun protection should be central to your packing. The average is a useful guide, not a ceiling: hotter days remain part of the picture.

Warm swimming water and little rain disruption

The sea is a clear reason to choose October. At an average of 27.1°C, it is comfortably within swimming territory, and the year-to-year range of 26°C to 28°C suggests warmth is not dependent on an unusually hot season. Sunshine averages about 10.3 hours out of 11.3 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without making midday your main beach time. Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans, with about 0 rainy days in a typical October, though that is not a guarantee of completely dry weather. For travellers who want warm water without planning around frequent showers, the balance is favourable.