October in Egypt
Weather and Temperature
October in Egypt sees the end of the off peak season and tourists generally start flocking back from the middle of the month.
Excursions to the Western desert Oases start operating once more and hotels across the country up their prices to exploit the increase in demand.
Alexandria (23 - 30 ̊ C) becomes peaceful again as the Egyptian tourist multitude return to Cairo and the South. And Hurghada (23-30 ̊ C) and Sharm El Sheikh (26 - 34 ̊ C) see a recovery from the dearth in tourism experienced during the summer months.
Aswan is still pretty hot (23-39 ̊ C) and those sensitive to the heat will certainly prefer sightseeing later in the year.
Holidays and Special Event
6th October Armed Forces Day – A national holiday celebrating Egypt’s recapture of the Suez Canal from Israeli occupation during the Yom Kipur October War of 1973.
21st October Egypt Naval Day – Celebrates the sinking of the Israeli War Ship ‘Eilat’ during the 1967 Six Day War. Not an official national holiday.
24th October Suez Day – Celebrates the resistance of local citizens in Suez during the October War. Not a national holiday.
