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Arish weather & best time to visit

City break

Arish at a glance

Best time
Oct – May
Warmest month
Aug · 33°
Warmest sea
Aug · 29.1°
Sunshine a year
3,080 h
Rain a year
48 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Arish

Arish has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Arish is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Arish

The best time to visit Arish is from October to May. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 48 mm fall in an average year.

Arish through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Arish in spring

Mar – May

95

Excellent

  • 22–29 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Arish in summer

Jun – Aug

67

Good

  • 31–33 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 10.5 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Arish in autumn

Sep – Nov

83

Excellent

  • 25–31 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Arish in winter

Dec – Feb

92

Excellent

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 8 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Apr

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jul – Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Arish for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March – April, November

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

84

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – May

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 24°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 22°

06:4618:14

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:32–07:19 · evening 17:42–18:29
Blue hour
Morning 06:22–06:32 · evening 18:29–18:39

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Arish compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea cools from 28° to 25°. The days get 0.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°27°
Night-time low21°17°
Sea28°25°
Daylight11.9 h11.0 h

What is the weather like in Arish in October?

In October, Arish is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 28 min06:46 – 18:14
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
14 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
25 %on averageAll months
Hot days
7 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes

Compare two months in Arish

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Arish: score 99 against 84. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in April. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Arish
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score8499better
Daytime high29°25°
Night-time low19°14°
Sea26.7°19.4°
Sunshine7.4 h8.8 hbetter
Rainy days11
Rainfall4 mm3 mm
Muggy days140better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Arish month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

92January19° · Sea 19° · 6.6 h

In January, Arish is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in January
93February20° · Sea 17° · 6.8 h

In February, Arish is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in February
96March22° · Sea 18° · 7.8 h

In March, Arish is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in March
99April25° · Sea 19° · 8.8 h

In April, Arish is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in April
91May29° · Sea 22° · 10.1 h

In May, Arish is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in May
75June31° · Sea 26° · 10.9 h

In June, Arish is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in June
63July33° · Sea 28° · 10.9 h

In July, Arish is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in July
62August33° · Sea 29° · 9.7 h

In August, Arish is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in August
72September31° · Sea 29° · 8.8 h

In September, Arish is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in September
84October29° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h

In October, Arish is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in October
93November25° · Sea 24° · 7.0 h

In November, Arish is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in November
91December21° · Sea 21° · 6.4 h

In December, Arish is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Arish.

Arish in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Arish

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 14 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 117 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 29°Night 19°Sea 27°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9219°9°18.5°6.6 h310
FebruaryFeb9320°9°17.4°6.8 h310
MarchMar9622°12°17.8°7.8 h28
AprilApr9925°14°19.4°8.8 h13
MayMay9129°18°22.2°10.1 h02
JuneJun7531°21°25.5°10.9 h00
JulyJul6333°23°27.9°10.9 h00
AugustAug6233°24°29.1°9.7 h00
SeptemberSep7231°22°28.6°8.8 h00
OctoberOct8429°19°26.7°7.4 h14
NovemberNov9325°15°23.8°7.0 h25
DecemberDec9121°11°20.8°6.4 h26

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

31.13° N, 33.80° E · 15 m · Africa/Cairo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Arish

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October26.7°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 25.9 – 27.4 °C

Swimming season: May – Dec

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 26.7°8 in 10 years 25.9° – 27.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Arish ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 29.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.

In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 30.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan18.5°17.7°19.2°fresh
FebruaryFeb17.4°16.8°18.1°fresh
MarchMar17.8°16.8°18.7°fresh
AprilApr19.4°18.5°20.4°fresh
MayMay22.2°21.5°23.2°refreshing
JuneJun25.5°24.7°26.5°pleasant
JulyJul27.9°26.9°28.9°warm
AugustAug29.1°28.6°30.1°very warm
SeptemberSep28.6°28.0°29.2°warm
OctoberOct26.7°25.9°27.4°warm
NovemberNov23.8°22.9°24.6°pleasant
DecemberDec20.8°20.2°21.6°refreshing
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Arish

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,080 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 10.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 6.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.4 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 64 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Arish, 64 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Arish: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
48 mm on 13 days
Wettest month
Jan · 10 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 1Rainfall 4 mm

In October, Arish has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Arish

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Arish

How breezy and how cloudy Arish is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
May · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Arish typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Oct.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
27 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Feb · 37 %
OctoberCloud cover 25 %Sunshine 7.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Arish: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Arish

How often the day gets hot in Arish (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
128 days
Hottest month
Aug · 33 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 7Daytime high 29 °C

In October, Arish has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Arish

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Arish in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Arish has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 8.5 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    88

    Excellent

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    62

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    84

    Excellent

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    92

    Excellent

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 4 h 50 min
Distance
3,590 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Arish vs Gaza

In October Arish has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs 79). During the day Gaza is 1 °C warmer than Arish. The sea is about equally warm.

Arish vs Gaza, in October
in OctoberArishGaza
Holiday weather score8479
Daytime high29°30°
Sea27°27°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days13
Best timeOct – MayMar – May, Nov

Through the year

OctoberArish 29°Gaza 30°
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Ranking

Egypt in October: the best places

In October, Arish ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Hurghada31°28°99
  2. 2Makadi Bay31°28°99
  3. 3Ain Sokhna30°26°97
  4. 4El-Quseir31°27°97
  5. 5El Gouna32°28°96
  6. 6El Alamein28°26°96
  7. 7Port Said27°26°95
  8. 8Damietta27°26°95
  9. 17ArishThis page29°27°84
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Frequently asked questions about Arish

When is the best time to visit Arish?

The best time to visit Arish is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Arish?

The sea temperature in Arish ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 29.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.

Can you swim in Arish in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Arish?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Arish?

Rain is a rarity all year: only 48 mm fall in an average year.

How many hours of sunshine does Arish get?

Arish gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Arish in?

Arish is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Arish?

A nonstop flight from London to Arish takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,590 km.

Which school holidays are best for Arish?

Arish has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 88, summer holidays 62, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 92.