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Sharm el-Sheikh in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Sharm el-Sheikh in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 33 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
74/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#7
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#4
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Sharm el-Sheikh · OctoberPhoto: Serhio Magpie · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 33 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 44 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 36 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 40 | 3.7 | 28 | 65 |
| October (selected) | 33 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 44 | 3.5 | 28 | 74 |
| November | 28 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 5.5 | 47 | 3.5 | 27 | 90 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (74/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -9 | +3.5 °C | +2.5 °C | -0.2 | -1 mm | +1.5 h | -4.1 % | +0.2 m/s | +0.2 °C |
| November | +16 | -5.1 °C | -3.9 °C | +0.4 | +1.7 mm | -1.3 h | +3 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sharm el-Sheikh in October?
The average daily high is around 33 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Sharm el-Sheikh in October?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sharm el-Sheikh in October?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 1 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Sharm el-Sheikh. For a beach trip: March, April, November and December. October is not among them.