El Gouna at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,970 h
- Rain a year
- 6 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in El Gouna
El Gouna has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,970 hours of sunshine a year, El Gouna is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – December
What is the weather like in El Gouna in October?
In October, El Gouna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °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 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:44 – 18:18
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on average
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in El Gouna
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.8 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in El Gouna ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to February 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 27.9 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.2° | 22.6° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.5° | 21.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.5° | 21.6° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.1° | 22.5° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 24.8° | 24.1° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.4° | 25.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 24.0° | 25.2° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in El Gouna
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 10.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in El Gouna, 87 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in El Gouna: 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, it hardly ever rains in El Gouna: 1 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 73 | 21° | 12° | 23.2° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 22° | 13° | 22.5° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 25° | 16° | 22.5° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 29° | 19° | 23.1° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 94 | 32° | 23° | 24.8° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 35° | 25° | 26.1° | 12.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 36° | 27° | 27.9° | 12.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 36° | 27° | 28.7° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 34° | 25° | 27.7° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 31° | 22° | 27.5° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 26° | 18° | 26.4° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 22° | 14° | 24.7° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
27.39° N, 33.68° E · 8 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit El Gouna
The best time to visit El Gouna is from March to May and from September to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 6 mm fall in an average year.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in El Gouna for you.
Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
El Gouna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January21° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In January, El Gouna is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in January77February22° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In February, El Gouna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in February94March25° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In March, El Gouna is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in March97April29° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In April, El Gouna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in April94May32° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In May, El Gouna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in May81June35° · Sea 26° · 13 h
In June, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 13 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. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in June76July36° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °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 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in July74August36° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °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 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in August85September34° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In September, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 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. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in September100October31° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In October, El Gouna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °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 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in October100November26° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In November, El Gouna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in November85December22° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In December, El Gouna is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in El Gouna.
El Gouna in DecemberPlanning a trip to El Gouna
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about El Gouna
When is the best time to visit El Gouna?
The best time to visit El Gouna is from March to May and from September to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in El Gouna?
The sea temperature in El Gouna ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in El Gouna in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in El Gouna?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in El Gouna?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 6 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does El Gouna get?
El Gouna gets around 3,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.6 hours a day; in January there are 9.4 hours a day.
What time zone is El Gouna in?
El Gouna uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to El Gouna?
A nonstop flight from London to El Gouna takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,910 km.
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