Cairo in October
Warm and pleasant
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Cairo.
October brings warm, pleasant days and a calmer city before the high season.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–30°C
- Warm and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair rates.
+Warm days and fewer crowds.
–Still hot at midday.
My tip for October
Explore Khan el-Khalili in the late afternoon.
- Pyramids
- Old Cairo
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Cairo, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
See all twelve months for CairoAlso good in October
Weather
Weather in Cairo in October
In October Cairo averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Cairo?
- October is the best month to visit Cairo. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Cairo overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm days and fewer crowds. The main downside: Still hot at midday.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in October?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 20°C. Warm and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Fair rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.