Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in October
What October is really like in Cairo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Warm and settled; the high season starts and sightseeing becomes comfortable again.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot and dry, with highs around 35°C; low season for Western visitors, with lower hotel prices and quieter sites.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Cairo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Giza
Great Sphinx
Carved from the bedrock of the plateau, the lion-bodied Sphinx is about 73 metres long and 20 metres high and is usually associated with the pharaoh Khafre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Photo spot
- After dark
Museum · Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum
Allow at least half a day, head to the Tutankhamun galleries before they fill, and pair the museum with the pyramids on the same side of the city.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Fustat
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Beside the Ain el-Sira lake in Fustat, NMEC tells Egypt's story from prehistory to the present, and its dimly lit Royal Mummies Hall holds the mummies of rulers such as Ramesses II and Hatshepsut, moved here in a televised parade in 2021.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Market · Islamic Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
Come in the late afternoon and stay into the evening, when the lanes and the square by Al-Hussein Mosque are at their liveliest; bargain firmly but politely.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
One of the best months to visit Cairo. The other best months are November–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
It is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Warm and settled; the high season starts and sightseeing becomes comfortable again.
+How warm is Cairo in October?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in October?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.