AI-generatedFaiyum at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,400 h
- Rain a year
- 8 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Faiyum
Faiyum has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,400 hours of sunshine a year, Faiyum is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Faiyum
The best time to visit Faiyum is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 8 mm fall in an average year.
Faiyum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Faiyum in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 25–34 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Faiyum in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–38 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Faiyum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–35 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Faiyum in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: February – March, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:5718:27
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 06:42–07:29 · evening 17:56–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:42 · evening 18:42–18:51
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 Faiyum compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Faiyum in October?
In October, Faiyum is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Faiyum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:57 – 18:27
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Faiyum
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March has the better holiday weather in Faiyum: score 99 against 71. In March, days are 7 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 2 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Faiyum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January20° · 7.2 h
In January, Faiyum is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in January96February22° · 7.7 h
In February, Faiyum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in February99March25° · 8.8 h
In March, Faiyum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in March81April30° · 9.5 h
In April, Faiyum is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in April54May34° · 10.9 h
In May, Faiyum is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.9 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. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in May50June37° · 12.1 h
In June, Faiyum is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in June50July38° · 11.8 h
In July, Faiyum is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in July50August38° · 10.4 h
In August, Faiyum is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in August50September35° · 9.7 h
In September, Faiyum is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. 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. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in September71October32° · 8.6 h
In October, Faiyum is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in October96November26° · 7.8 h
In November, Faiyum is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in November94December22° · 7.1 h
In December, Faiyum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Faiyum.
Faiyum in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Faiyum
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
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 20° | 10° | 7.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 22° | 10° | 7.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 25° | 13° | 8.8 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 30° | 16° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 54 | 34° | 20° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 23° | 12.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 24° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 25° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 35° | 23° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 32° | 20° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 26° | 16° | 7.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 22° | 11° | 7.1 h | 0 | 1 |
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
29.31° N, 30.84° E · 29 m · Africa/Cairo
Sunshine hours in Faiyum
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 8.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Faiyum, 75 % 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 in Faiyum: 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 Faiyum: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Faiyum
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
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 45 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 and clouds in Faiyum
How breezy and how cloudy Faiyum 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 Faiyum typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Faiyum: mostly clear, with about 8.6 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 Faiyum
How often the day gets hot in Faiyum (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, Faiyum has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Faiyum 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.
Faiyum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 0 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
- 3,570 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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Faiyum vs 6th of October City
In October 6th of October City has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs 71). During the day 6th of October City is 2 °C cooler than Faiyum. 6th of October City gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Faiyum | 6th of October City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Faiyum
When is the best time to visit Faiyum?
The best time to visit Faiyum is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Faiyum?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Faiyum?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 8 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Faiyum get?
Faiyum gets around 3,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Faiyum in?
Faiyum is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Faiyum?
A nonstop flight from London to Faiyum takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Faiyum?
Faiyum has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 53, summer holidays 50, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 94.