AI-generatedKafr el-Sheikh at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,080 h
- Rain a year
- 44 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Kafr el-Sheikh
Kafr el-Sheikh has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Kafr el-Sheikh is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh
The best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 44 mm fall in an average year.
Kafr el-Sheikh through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kafr el-Sheikh in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Kafr el-Sheikh in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–35 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Kafr el-Sheikh in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–33 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Kafr el-Sheikh in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: 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 – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:5818:26
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 06:43–07:30 · evening 17:53–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:34–06:43 · evening 18:41–18:50
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 Kafr el-Sheikh compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Kafr el-Sheikh in October?
In October, Kafr el-Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:58 – 18:26
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 21 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- 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 Kafr el-Sheikh
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April has the better holiday weather in Kafr el-Sheikh: score 97 against 76. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kafr el-Sheikh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January20° · 6.2 h
In January, Kafr el-Sheikh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine 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 Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in January91February20° · 6.3 h
In February, Kafr el-Sheikh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine 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 Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in February96March23° · 7.7 h
In March, Kafr el-Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in March97April27° · 8.8 h
In April, Kafr el-Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in April73May31° · 10.5 h
In May, Kafr el-Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.5 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. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in May58June34° · 11.6 h
In June, Kafr el-Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in June52July35° · 11.3 h
In July, Kafr el-Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.3 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in July52August35° · 9.9 h
In August, Kafr el-Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.9 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 so-so month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in August60September33° · 9.0 h
In September, Kafr el-Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 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 Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in September76October30° · 7.5 h
In October, Kafr el-Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in October92November26° · 6.5 h
In November, Kafr el-Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in November90December21° · 5.9 h
In December, Kafr el-Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kafr el-Sheikh.
Kafr el-Sheikh in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kafr el-Sheikh
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in August (23°). 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) from April to May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 91 | 20° | 10° | 6.2 h | 3 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 20° | 10° | 6.3 h | 3 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 23° | 12° | 7.7 h | 2 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 27° | 15° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 73 | 31° | 18° | 10.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 34° | 21° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 35° | 23° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 35° | 23° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 33° | 22° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 30° | 19° | 7.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 26° | 16° | 6.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 21° | 12° | 5.9 h | 2 | 5 |
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
31.11° N, 30.94° E · 11 m · Africa/Cairo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kafr el-Sheikh
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 7.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Kafr el-Sheikh, 65 % 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 Kafr el-Sheikh: 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, Kafr el-Sheikh has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kafr el-Sheikh
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 Kafr el-Sheikh
How breezy and how cloudy Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Kafr el-Sheikh 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 21 % of the sky over Kafr el-Sheikh: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 Kafr el-Sheikh
How often the day gets hot in Kafr el-Sheikh (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, Kafr el-Sheikh has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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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Kafr el-Sheikh 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.
Kafr el-Sheikh has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 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 35 min
- Distance
- 3,420 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.
Good to know: Egypt
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +20
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Kafr el-Sheikh vs Mansoura
In October the holiday weather in Kafr el-Sheikh and Mansoura is about equally good (score 76 vs 77). During the day it is about as warm in Mansoura as in Kafr el-Sheikh.
| in October | Kafr el-Sheikh | Mansoura |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Kafr el-Sheikh
When is the best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh?
The best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kafr el-Sheikh?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Kafr el-Sheikh?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 44 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Kafr el-Sheikh get?
Kafr el-Sheikh gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Kafr el-Sheikh in?
Kafr el-Sheikh is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kafr el-Sheikh?
A nonstop flight from London to Kafr el-Sheikh takes about 4 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kafr el-Sheikh?
Kafr el-Sheikh has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 70, summer holidays 52, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 91.