October in Cairo averages highs of 32 °C (89 °F) and lows of 19 °C (66 °F), with almost no rainy days and 11 h 23 min of daylight.
October weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. October is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
- Tue 6 Oct: Armed Forces Day (عيد القوات المسلحة) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Cairo in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — go at opening outdoors
- Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili outdoors
- Saqqara and Dahshur — older pyramids, fewer people outdoors
- Nile felucca at sunset outdoors
- Grand Egyptian Museum — near the pyramids indoors
- Coptic Cairo indoors
Where to stay: Downtown or Zamalek for central bases; Giza for pyramid views.
What to pack for Cairo in October
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 32 °C (89 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cairo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. October is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 26° / 17° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 22° / 18° | 2 | Great time to go |
| Athens | 23° / 15° | 3 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 32 °C (89 °F) and almost no rainy days. October is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are January, February, March, November, December.
How warm is Cairo in October?
Average highs are 32 °C (89 °F) and lows 19 °C (66 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in October?
Very little: about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 3 mm in total.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.