Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Cairo & Giza in October
Cairo & Giza cools off: highs slip to 88°F (31°C), from 97°F in September, with lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 88°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 20%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What October feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 88°F (31°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 64°F (18°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 20%.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (November – April).
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in September to 83/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes88°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 64°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cairo & Giza in October
Afternoons run hot (88°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Huge museum by the pyramids showing Tutankhamun's full tomb collection and a colossal Ramesses II.
Why now A break from 88°F afternoons.
Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, its two neighbors and the Sphinx on the plateau's edge.
El Fishawy Café
Mirror-lined café in Khan el-Khalili serving mint tea and Turkish coffee since 1797.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Zooba
Modern Egyptian street food: taameya, hawawshi and fiteer with fresh juices.
Why now October scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Abou Tarek
Downtown koshary specialist serving Egypt's lentil, rice and pasta dish since 1950.
Nearby in October
- Petra & Wadi Musa in October~252 mi · highs 81°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in October~253 mi · highs 85°F, 0.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in October~283 mi · highs 90°F, 0.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amman in October~307 mi · highs 80°F, 0.3 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cairo & Giza in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Cairo & Giza?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 100 in November – April. Expect highs of 88°F (31°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Cairo & Giza in October?
Average highs are 88°F (31°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo & Giza in October?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 2.4 in (60 mm).
What should I pack for Cairo & Giza in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (88°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 64°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Cairo & Giza
Routes in season in October
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
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