AI-generatedSallum at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,150 h
- Rain a year
- 72 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Sallum
Sallum has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year, Sallum is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sallum
The best time to visit Sallum is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. Rain is a rarity all year: only 72 mm fall in an average year.
Sallum through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sallum in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 22–28 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Sallum in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sallum in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Sallum in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
07:2118:49
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:06–07:54 · evening 18:16–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:06 · evening 19:04–19:13
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 Sallum compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 26° to 24°. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 16° |
| Sea | 26° | 24° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sallum in October?
In October, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min07:21 – 18:49
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 23 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
Compare two months in Sallum
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Sallum (score 95 and 99). In September, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 21° |
| Sea | 25.2° | 26.8° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 3better | 15 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sallum month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January18° · Sea 18° · 6.6 h
In January, Sallum is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in January35February19° · Sea 17° · 7.0 h
In February, Sallum is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in February53March22° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h
In March, Sallum is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in March78April25° · Sea 18° · 9.2 h
In April, Sallum is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in April86May28° · Sea 20° · 10.2 h
In May, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.2 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. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in May97June30° · Sea 23° · 11.4 h
In June, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in June94July32° · Sea 26° · 11.3 h
In July, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in July92August33° · Sea 27° · 10.7 h
In August, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in August99September31° · Sea 27° · 9.3 h
In September, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in September95October28° · Sea 25° · 7.6 h
In October, Sallum is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in October79November24° · Sea 23° · 6.4 h
In November, Sallum is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum in November45December20° · Sea 20° · 6.0 h
In December, Sallum is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sallum.
Sallum 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 Sallum
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 18°. 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 (9°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 75 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 37 | 18° | 9° | 18.3° | 6.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 19° | 9° | 17.2° | 7.0 h | 3 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 22° | 11° | 17.0° | 7.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 25° | 13° | 17.8° | 9.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 86 | 28° | 16° | 20.1° | 10.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 30° | 19° | 23.3° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 32° | 21° | 25.8° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 33° | 22° | 27.1° | 10.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 31° | 21° | 26.8° | 9.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 28° | 18° | 25.2° | 7.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 24° | 14° | 22.8° | 6.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 20° | 11° | 20.3° | 6.0 h | 3 | 12 |
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
31.55° N, 25.16° E · 5 m · Africa/Cairo
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sallum
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.6 – 25.9 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sallum ranges from 17.0 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From December to January 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 26.5 and 27.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.3° | 17.6° | 19.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.0° | 16.4° | 17.6° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.8° | 17.2° | 18.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.1° | 19.5° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.3° | 22.5° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.8° | 25.1° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.2° | 24.6° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.8° | 22.1° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 20.3° | 19.8° | 20.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sallum
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 Sallum, 66 % 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 Sallum: 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, Sallum has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sallum
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 Sallum
How breezy and how cloudy Sallum 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 Sallum typically peaks at 21 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 23 % of the sky over Sallum: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sallum
How often the day gets hot in Sallum (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, Sallum has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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
Planning a trip to Sallum
Weather for your travel dates
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Sallum 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.
Sallum has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,040 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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Sallum vs Tobruk
In October the holiday weather in Sallum and Tobruk is about equally good (score 95 vs 94). During the day it is about as warm in Tobruk as in Sallum. The sea is about equally warm. Tobruk gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sallum | Tobruk |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Sallum ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3El Alamein28°26°96
- 4SallumThis page28°25°95
- 5Marsa Matruh27°25°95
- 6Damietta27°26°95
- 7Port Said27°26°95
- 8El Gouna32°28°95
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Frequently asked questions about Sallum
When is the best time to visit Sallum?
The best time to visit Sallum is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sallum?
The sea temperature in Sallum ranges from 17.0 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Sallum in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sallum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Sallum?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 72 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sallum get?
Sallum gets around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Sallum in?
Sallum is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sallum?
A nonstop flight from London to Sallum takes about 4 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sallum?
Sallum has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 88, summer holidays 93, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 41.