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Suez weather & best time to visit

City break

Suez at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Jul · 37°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.6°
Sunshine a year
3,290 h
Rain a year
21 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
11 m

Climate in Suez

Suez has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year, Suez is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Suez

The best time to visit Suez is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 21 mm fall in an average year.

Suez through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Suez in spring

Mar – May

84

Excellent

  • 24–33 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 9.5 h of sun a day
  • 2 rainy days in all

Suez in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 35–37 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 11.3 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Suez in autumn

Sep – Nov

76

Good

  • 25–34 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Suez in winter

Dec – Feb

93

Excellent

  • 19–21 °C by day
  • Sea 19 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Mar

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Suez for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March, November – December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

77

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 22°

06:5118:20

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 06:36–07:23 · evening 17:48–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 06:27–06:36 · evening 18:35–18:44

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 Suez compared with home

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 sea cools from 26° to 25°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°28°
Night-time low20°17°
Sea26°25°
Daylight11.9 h11.1 h

What is the weather like in Suez in October?

In October, Suez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 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 Suez.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 30 min06:51 – 18:20
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
17 %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 %83 %
  • 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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Compare two months in Suez

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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March has the better holiday weather in Suez: score 98 against 77. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in March.

October vs March, Suez
MonthOctoberMarch
Holiday weather score7798better
Daytime high30°24°
Night-time low19°12°
Sea25.6°18.2°
Sunshine8.0 h8.4 h
Rainy days11
Rainfall1 mm5 mm
Muggy days20better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Suez month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January19° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h

In January, Suez is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in January
94February21° · Sea 18° · 7.3 h

In February, Suez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in February
98March24° · Sea 18° · 8.4 h

In March, Suez is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in March
90April29° · Sea 20° · 9.3 h

In April, Suez is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in April
64May33° · Sea 22° · 10.7 h

In May, Suez is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in May
50June35° · Sea 24° · 11.7 h

In June, Suez is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.7 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in June
50July37° · Sea 27° · 11.7 h

In July, Suez is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.7 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in July
50August37° · Sea 28° · 10.4 h

In August, Suez is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. 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 Suez.

Suez in August
56September34° · Sea 27° · 9.4 h

In September, Suez is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.4 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in September
77October30° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h

In October, Suez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 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 Suez.

Suez in October
95November25° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h

In November, Suez is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in November
93December21° · Sea 21° · 6.8 h

In December, Suez is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Suez.

Suez in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Suez

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°

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 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.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 19°Sea 26°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9319°10°18.6°6.8 h25
FebruaryFeb9421°10°17.7°7.3 h15
MarchMar9824°12°18.2°8.4 h15
AprilApr9029°15°19.5°9.3 h01
MayMay6433°18°21.7°10.7 h01
JuneJun5035°21°24.2°11.7 h00
JulyJul5037°23°26.5°11.7 h00
AugustAug5037°23°27.6°10.4 h00
SeptemberSep5634°21°27.0°9.4 h00
OctoberOct7730°19°25.6°8.0 h11
NovemberNov9525°15°23.6°7.4 h12
DecemberDec9321°12°21.0°6.8 h12

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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Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Suez

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October25.6°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 25.1 – 26.2 °C

Swimming season: May – Dec

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 25.6°8 in 10 years 25.1° – 26.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Suez ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In December 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 27.0 and 28.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan18.6°17.7°19.6°fresh
FebruaryFeb17.7°16.9°18.5°fresh
MarchMar18.2°17.4°19.0°fresh
AprilApr19.5°18.9°20.4°fresh
MayMay21.7°21.1°22.3°refreshing
JuneJun24.2°23.7°24.8°pleasant
JulyJul26.5°26.0°27.1°warm
AugustAug27.6°27.0°28.2°warm
SeptemberSep27.0°26.5°27.6°warm
OctoberOct25.6°25.1°26.2°pleasant
NovemberNov23.6°22.8°24.3°pleasant
DecemberDec21.0°20.4°21.6°refreshing
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Suez

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,290 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 6.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.0 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 70 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Suez, 70 % 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 Suez: 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.

Per year
21 mm on 6 days
Wettest month
Mar · 5 mm
Driest month
Jun · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 1Rainfall 1 mm

In October, Suez has about one rainy day with 1 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Suez

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Suez

How breezy and how cloudy Suez 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.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Suez typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Apr – Jul.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
20 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 4 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 35 %
OctoberCloud cover 17 %Sunshine 8.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Suez: mostly clear, with about 8.0 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 Suez

How often the day gets hot in Suez (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
177 days
Hottest month
Jul · 37 °C
Hot months
May – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 16Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Suez 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

Planning a trip to Suez

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Suez 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.

Suez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    92

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 10.9 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 37 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 10.9 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    93

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day 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
3,610 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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Suez vs Ain Sokhna

In October the holiday weather in Suez and Ain Sokhna is about equally good (score 77 vs 78). During the day it is about as warm in Ain Sokhna as in Suez. The sea is about equally warm.

Suez vs Ain Sokhna, in October
in OctoberSuezAin Sokhna
Holiday weather score7778
Daytime high30°30°
Sea26°26°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days10
Best timeNov – AprApr – May, Sep – Nov

Through the year

OctoberSuez 30°Ain Sokhna 30°
SuezAin Sokhna
Go to Ain Sokhna
Ranking

Egypt in October: the best places

In October, Suez ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Hurghada31°28°99
  2. 2Makadi Bay31°28°99
  3. 3Ain Sokhna30°26°97
  4. 4El-Quseir31°27°97
  5. 5El Gouna32°28°96
  6. 6El Alamein28°26°96
  7. 7Port Said27°26°95
  8. 8Damietta27°26°95
  9. 21SuezThis page30°26°77
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Frequently asked questions about Suez

When is the best time to visit Suez?

The best time to visit Suez is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Suez?

The sea temperature in Suez ranges from 17.7 °C in February to 27.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.

Can you swim in Suez in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Suez?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Suez?

Rain is a rarity all year: only 21 mm fall in an average year.

How many hours of sunshine does Suez get?

Suez gets around 3,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.7 hours a day; in January there are 6.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Suez in?

Suez is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Suez?

A nonstop flight from London to Suez takes about 4 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,610 km.

Which school holidays are best for Suez?

Suez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 61, summer holidays 50, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 93.