Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Sharm El Sheikh and ranks 3rd of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Egypt it is 1st of 4 (Egypt in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Sharm El Sheikh is 18.4°C warmer by day and 13.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Sharm El Sheikh peaks at 33.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 36.5°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 21.7°C; one night in ten drops to 18.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 40.0°C (2020-10-08) and the coldest night 13.8°C (2000-10-26).

Rain in October

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2016 with 12 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 40%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 27.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.8°C to 28.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.7°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 05:43 and sets about 17:14 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 9%.

Is October a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

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

Expect heat, not gentle autumn warmth

Sharm El Sheikh averages about 18°C warmer than London by day in October, so pack for a substantial change in temperature. Days reach 30°C on 87% of occasions, and the hottest can push well beyond the monthly average. That makes October better suited to travellers happy with heat than those who want to spend all day walking outdoors. Put more active plans in the morning, keep water handy and leave room for a shaded break around midday. Light, loose clothing and sun protection will be more useful than autumn layers. Humidity averages 40%, but that does not make the strong daytime heat something to ignore.

Warm swimming water and little rain disruption

The sea is a clear reason to choose October: at an average of 27.4°C, it is warm enough for swimming without the bracing feel of cooler water. Its year-to-year range of 27°C to 28°C also suggests little variation in that warmth. With about 10.3 hours of sunshine a day and almost no rainy days, rain is unlikely to dictate your plans. The practical challenge is managing sun exposure rather than finding gaps between showers. Swim when it suits you, but balance time in the water with shade and sun protection. Dry weather makes outdoor plans straightforward; it does not mean every hour will feel comfortable in direct sunshine.