AI-generatedPort Said at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 39 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Port Said
Port Said has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, Port Said is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – May
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:5318:20
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 06:38–07:25 · evening 17:48–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:38 · evening 18:35–18:45
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 Port Said in October?
In October, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm 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 Port Said.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:53 – 18:20
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 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 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Port Said
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.3 – 27.1 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Said ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.7° | 17.0° | 18.6° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.9° | 16.2° | 17.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.6° | 16.7° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 22.0° | 21.1° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.1° | 24.3° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.3° | 26.4° | 28.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.3° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.2° | 22.2° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.1° | 19.5° | 20.6° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Port Said
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 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Port Said, 66 % 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 Port Said
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 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 Port Said: 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, Port Said has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Port Said
How breezy and how cloudy Port Said 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 Port Said typically peaks at 20 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: Jan – Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Port Said: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 Port Said
How often the day gets hot in Port Said (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, Port Said has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Port Said
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
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (24°). 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) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to October.
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 | 92 | 18° | 11° | 17.7° | 6.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 19° | 11° | 16.9° | 6.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 21° | 13° | 17.6° | 7.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 24° | 15° | 19.3° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 100 | 27° | 18° | 22.0° | 10.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 30° | 21° | 25.1° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 32° | 23° | 27.3° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 24° | 28.4° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 30° | 23° | 28.0° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 21° | 26.2° | 7.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 24° | 17° | 23.2° | 6.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 20° | 13° | 20.1° | 6.2 h | 1 | 4 |
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
31.27° N, 32.30° E · 16 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Port Said
The best time to visit Port Said is from October to May. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is a rarity all year: only 39 mm fall in an average year.
Port Said through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Said in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Port Said in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Port Said in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Port Said in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Port Said for you.
Your best months: March – April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Port Said
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Port Said: score 100 against 93. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 27° |
| Night low | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 22.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 11 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Port Said month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In January, Port Said is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in January93February19° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Port Said is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in February96March21° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In March, Port Said is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in March99April24° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Port Said is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in April100May27° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In May, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 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 Port Said.
Port Said in May83June30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In June, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in June69July32° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In July, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in July69August32° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In August, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in August79September30° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In September, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °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 18 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 Port Said.
Port Said in September93October27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Port Said is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm 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 Port Said.
Port Said in October93November24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Port Said is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
Port Said in November91December20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Port Said is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Said.
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Port Said vs. New Cairo
In October Port Said has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs. 85). During the day New Cairo is 2 °C warmer than Port Said.
| in October | Port Said | New Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Oct – May | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Egypt in October: the best places
In October, Port Said ranks 6 of 13 destinations in this country.
- El Gouna31°28°99
- 2Hurghada30°28°99
- 3El Alamein26°26°96
- 4Marsa Alam32°28°96
- 5Alexandria27°26°95
- 6Port SaidThis page27°26°93
- 7New Cairo29°85
- 8Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
Planning a trip to Port Said
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Said 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.
Port Said has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °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 40 min
- Distance
- 3,490 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 Port Said
When is the best time to visit Port Said?
The best time to visit Port Said is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Said?
The sea temperature in Port Said ranges from 16.9 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Port Said in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Port Said?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Said?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 39 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Said get?
Port Said gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Said in?
Port Said uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Port Said?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Said takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Port Said?
Port Said has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 92.
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