AI-generatedEl Alamein at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 35 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in El Alamein
El Alamein has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, El Alamein is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
07:0618:34
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:38 · evening 18:01–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:51 · evening 18:49–18:58
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.
What is the weather like in El Alamein in October?
In October, El Alamein is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min07:06 – 18:34
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in El Alamein
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.9 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in El Alamein ranges from 17.4 °C in March to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From November to January 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 27.1 and 28.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.6° | 17.9° | 19.3° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.5° | 16.9° | 18.2° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.4° | 16.7° | 18.2° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.9° | 20.1° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.9° | 23.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.3° | 25.4° | 27.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 23.2° | 22.2° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.7° | 20.0° | 21.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in El Alamein
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 11.5 hours of daylight in El Alamein, 67 % of the day.
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.
UV index in El Alamein
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in El Alamein: 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.
In October, El Alamein has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in El Alamein
How breezy and how cloudy El Alamein 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.
In October, the wind in El Alamein typically peaks at 22 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, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over El Alamein: mostly sunny, with about 7.7 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 and humidity in El Alamein
How often the day gets hot in El Alamein (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, El Alamein has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in El Alamein
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 106 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 17° | 11° | 18.6° | 6.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 18° | 11° | 17.5° | 6.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 20° | 12° | 17.4° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 23° | 14° | 18.4° | 9.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| MayMay | 89 | 26° | 17° | 20.9° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 20° | 23.9° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.3° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 23° | 27.6° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 30° | 22° | 27.3° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 26° | 20° | 25.7° | 7.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 23° | 16° | 23.2° | 6.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 19° | 13° | 20.7° | 6.3 h | 2 | 6 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
30.83° N, 28.96° E · 7 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit El Alamein
The best time to visit El Alamein is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is a rarity all year: only 35 mm fall in an average year.
El Alamein through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El Alamein in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
El Alamein in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
El Alamein in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
El Alamein in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
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Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in El Alamein
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October and June bring similar holiday weather to El Alamein (score 96 and 100). In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 96 | 100better |
| Day high | 26° | 29° |
| Night low | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 25.7° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h | 11.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 8better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
El Alamein month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January17° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In January, El Alamein is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in January35February18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In February, El Alamein is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in February45March20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In March, El Alamein is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in March68April23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In April, El Alamein is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in April89May26° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, El Alamein is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in May100June29° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In June, El Alamein is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in June100July31° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, El Alamein is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in July98August31° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In August, El Alamein is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in August100September30° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, El Alamein is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in September96October26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, El Alamein is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in October76November23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, El Alamein is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in El Alamein.
El Alamein in November44December19° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, El Alamein is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in El Alamein.
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El Alamein vs. Alexandria
In October the holiday weather in El Alamein and Alexandria is about equally good (score 96 vs. 97). During the day Alexandria is 1 °C warmer than El Alamein. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | El Alamein | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 96 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Oct – Jun |
Through the year
Egypt in October: the best places
In October, El Alamein ranks 3 of 13 destinations in this country.
- El Gouna31°28°99
- 2Hurghada30°28°99
- 3El AlameinThis page26°26°96
- 4Marsa Alam32°28°96
- 5Alexandria27°26°95
- 6Port Said27°26°93
- 7New Cairo29°85
- 8Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
Planning a trip to El Alamein
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El Alamein 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.
El Alamein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 96
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.4 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 30 min
- Distance
- 3,320 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.
Frequently asked questions about El Alamein
When is the best time to visit El Alamein?
The best time to visit El Alamein is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in El Alamein?
The sea temperature in El Alamein ranges from 17.4 °C in March to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in El Alamein in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in El Alamein?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in El Alamein?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 35 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does El Alamein get?
El Alamein gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is El Alamein in?
El Alamein uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to El Alamein?
A nonstop flight from London to El Alamein takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for El Alamein?
El Alamein has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 41.
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