Facts checked against live data · 13 Nov 2026

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Egypt in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What October is actually like in Egypt — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
36°C
Average low
22°C
Rainfall
0mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 6th warmest month of Egypt's year. The 2nd wettest month, at 0% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in October

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • October 7, 2027 عيد القوات المسلحة (يوم تعويضي) · Armed Forces Day (observed)

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Abu Simbel, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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