AI-generatedGirga at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,500 h
- Rain a year
- 2 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 78 m
Climate in Girga
Girga has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year, Girga is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Girga
The best time to visit Girga is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
Girga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Girga in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Girga in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41–42 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Girga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–40 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Girga in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:5118:25
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 06:36–07:22 · evening 17:54–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:36 · evening 18:40–18:49
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 Girga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Girga in October?
In October, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Girga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:51 – 18:25
- 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
- 7 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- 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 Girga
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February has the better holiday weather in Girga: score 99 against 50. In February, days are 10 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Girga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January23° · 8.0 h
In January, Girga is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in January99February25° · 8.8 h
In February, Girga is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in February85March29° · 9.5 h
In March, Girga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in March51April35° · 10.0 h
In April, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.0 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. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in April50May39° · 10.7 h
In May, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.7 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in May50June41° · 11.6 h
In June, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.6 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 Girga.
Girga in June50July42° · 11.2 h
In July, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.2 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 Girga.
Girga in July50August42° · 10.1 h
In August, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.1 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in August50September40° · 9.6 h
In September, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.6 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 Girga.
Girga in September50October35° · 8.9 h
In October, Girga is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in October85November29° · 8.7 h
In November, Girga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in November97December24° · 8.0 h
In December, Girga is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Girga.
Girga in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Girga
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
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October.
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 | 97 | 23° | 8° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 25° | 9° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 12° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 35° | 17° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 21° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 23° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 42° | 24° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 42° | 24° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 40° | 22° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 18° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 29° | 14° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 24° | 9° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Girga
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 8.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Girga, 77 % 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 Girga: 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 Girga: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Girga
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 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Girga
How breezy and how cloudy Girga 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 Girga 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 7 % of the sky over Girga: mostly clear, with about 8.9 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 Girga
How often the day gets hot in Girga (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, Girga has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °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
Planning a trip to Girga
Weather for your travel dates
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Girga 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.
Girga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 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 5 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,900 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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Girga vs Luxor
In October the holiday weather in Girga and Luxor is about equally good (score 50 vs 49). During the day Luxor is 1 °C warmer than Girga.
| in October | Girga | Luxor |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Girga
When is the best time to visit Girga?
The best time to visit Girga 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 Girga?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Girga?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Girga get?
Girga gets around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.6 hours a day; in January there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Girga in?
Girga is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Girga?
A nonstop flight from London to Girga takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Girga?
Girga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 97.