Hurghada in October: weather, sea temperature and trips
In October Hurghada averages 30°C by day and 20°C at night, and the sea is about 27°C. One of the best months: a sea of about 27°C, warm days of about 30°C and less wind than in summer. Good for both the islands and Luxor.
Hurghada in October at a glance
| Average | |
|---|---|
| Day temperature | 30°C |
| Night temperature | 20°C |
| Sea temperature | 27°C (25.7°C to 29.5°C over the past 10 years) |
| Sunshine | 10 hours a day |
| Rain | Usually no rain |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours; sunrise about 06:44, sunset about 18:16 |
| Wind | Often windy (about 4 days in 10) |
| UV index | 8 (very high) |
Air, sea, sunshine and rain: long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Sea range: lowest and highest readings for the month over the past 10 years (SeaTemperature.info). Wind: share of days when the wind reached 30 km/h or more, ERA5 data for 2016 to 2025 via Open-Meteo. Sunrise and sunset on the 15th, Egypt time.
Sea temperature and swimming in October
This is the warmest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 27°C in September, 27°C in October and 26°C in November. You can snorkel for an hour or more without feeling cold.
No wetsuit needed. A rash vest or an old T-shirt protects your back from the sun while you snorkel.
What's running in October
October combines summer-warm water with easier weather on deck, which makes it the best month for Orange Bay and the Giftun islands.
Luxor cools to about 34°C and Cairo to about 30°C, so Luxor with the Valley of the Kings and the two-day Cairo trip are back on. Late October brings half-term families, and the clocks go back one hour at the end of the month.
Day-trip weather in October
| Trip | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor | 34°C | 17°C |
| Cairo and the pyramids | 30°C | 17°C |
Weather2Travel long-term averages. Luxor is inland, so its days are hotter and its nights cooler than on the coast.
Holidays and crowds in October
The late October half-term is one of the busiest autumn weeks for UK families. Egypt moves its clocks back one hour on 29 October 2027. The heat eases through the month, which makes it popular for both the sea and sightseeing.
What to book in October
Orange Bay by boat
Warm sea and lighter wind: a great month for the island day.
Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
Temples and the Valley of the Kings as the heat eases.
Cairo 2 days by bus
Two days in Cairo at about 30°C, with a night in a hotel.
Super safari 5 in 1
Desert fun in comfortable autumn weather.
What to pack for Hurghada in October
- Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
- High-factor sun cream (SPF 50): the UV index is very high, even when a breeze makes it feel cooler
- A windproof layer for boat trips, as it is cooler on deck
- Reef shoes or water shoes for coral beaches and rocky entries
October in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam
| Resort | Day | Night | Sea | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh | 29°C | 20°C | 27°C | rare |
| Hurghada | 30°C | 20°C | 27°C | 4/10 |
| Marsa Alam | 32°C | 22°C | 27°C | 3/10 |
Hurghada weather by month
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 10°C | 23°C | 9 h | 3/10 |
| February | 22°C | 11°C | 22°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| March | 25°C | 14°C | 22°C | 10 h | 5/10 |
| April | 28°C | 17°C | 23°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| May | 31°C | 21°C | 24°C | 11 h | 5/10 |
| June | 33°C | 24°C | 26°C | 12 h | 6/10 |
| July | 34°C | 25°C | 27°C | 13 h | 5/10 |
| August | 34°C | 26°C | 28°C | 12 h | 6/10 |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 27°C | 11 h | 6/10 |
| October | 30°C | 20°C | 27°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 26°C | 9 h | 2/10 |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 24°C | 9 h | 2/10 |
Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in Hurghada in October?
About 27°C on average. Over the past 10 years, readings for October ranged from 25.7°C to 29.5°C.
Is it warm enough to swim in Hurghada in October?
Yes. At about 27°C the sea is at its warmest, and you can stay in for a long time without a wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Hurghada in October?
Average highs are 30°C and lows 20°C, with about 10 hours of sunshine a day and usually no rain.
Is October a good time to visit Hurghada?
One of the best months: a sea of about 27°C, warm days of about 30°C and less wind than in summer. Good for both the islands and Luxor.
Book or ask a question
Every tour on this page can be booked online from its page, with no prepayment: you pay on the day. To ask about dates, hotel pickup or private trips, write to us on WhatsApp at +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram at @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059.
Sources
- Weather2Travel: Hurghada climate by month
- SeaTemperature.info: Hurghada water temperature
- Climates to Travel: Hurghada climate (wind and khamsin)
- Open-Meteo: historical weather API (ERA5), wind 2016 to 2025
- timeanddate.com: daylight saving time in Egypt
- Weather2Travel: Cairo climate
- Weather2Travel: Luxor climate
