Nile Trip Guide
Egypt in October

Month by month

Egypt in October

The other best month. Everything works at once.

What Egypt in October is actually like

Egypt in October is March's counterpart and just as good. Luxor drops to a manageable 34C, Cairo is pleasant, and the sea holds 28C, so a combined Nile and Red Sea trip works without compromise at either end.

The second Abu Simbel sun alignment falls around 22 October, drawing the same crowds as February.

Prices rise through the month as the season starts. Booking in the first half tends to be better value than the second.

What Egypt in October is good for

  • ▲Everything, again. October and March are the two months where nothing has to be worked around.
  • ▲The Abu Simbel sun alignment around 22 October.
  • ▲Nile plus Red Sea trips, with both halves at their best simultaneously.

One thing to plan for

Prices climb through the month as the season starts. The first half is usually better value than the second for identical weather.

On in October

Abu Simbel sun alignment around 22 October.

Egypt in October at a glance

Cairo29°C
Luxor and Aswan34°C
Red Sea water28°C
CrowdsBusy
PricesMid season

Typical daytime highs. Sea temperature is Hurghada. Approximate.

Common questions

Is October a good time to visit Egypt?+

The other best month. Everything works at once. Expect about 29C in Cairo and 34C in Luxor, with the Red Sea around 28C.

How hot is Luxor in October?+

Typical daytime highs are around 34C. Upper Egypt is consistently hotter than Cairo, and the Valley of the Kings has almost no shade, so morning visits are better than afternoon ones whatever the month.

Can you swim in the Red Sea in October?+

Yes. At around 28C the water is comfortably warm for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Is October expensive?+

Mid season. Prices sit between the summer floor and the winter peak.

Official sources

Entry rules, opening hours, security advice and exchange rates all move. Check them at the source, not here.