AI-generatedTanis at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 38 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Tanis
Tanis has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Tanis is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tanis
The best time to visit Tanis is from October to June. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is a rarity all year: only 38 mm fall in an average year.
Tanis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tanis in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–26 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Tanis in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Tanis in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tanis in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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: October – June
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:5418:22
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 06:39–07:27 · evening 17:50–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:39 · evening 18:37–18:46
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 Tanis 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 days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Tanis in October?
In October, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min06:54 – 18:22
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 21 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- 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
Compare two months in Tanis
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 Tanis: score 100 against 90. In May, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 1 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tanis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January19° · 6.2 h
In January, Tanis is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in January92February19° · 6.5 h
In February, Tanis is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in February96March21° · 7.7 h
In March, Tanis is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 Tanis.
Tanis in March99April23° · 8.7 h
In April, Tanis is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in April100May26° · 10.4 h
In May, Tanis is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.4 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 Tanis.
Tanis in May88June29° · 11.4 h
In June, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.4 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in June75July31° · 11.2 h
In July, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 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 Tanis.
Tanis in July73August31° · 9.8 h
In August, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 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 Tanis.
Tanis in August80September30° · 8.9 h
In September, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 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 Tanis.
Tanis in September90October28° · 7.5 h
In October, Tanis is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in October92November24° · 6.6 h
In November, Tanis is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in November90December20° · 6.0 h
In December, Tanis is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tanis.
Tanis in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tanis
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 83 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 | 19° | 12° | 6.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 19° | 12° | 6.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 21° | 14° | 7.7 h | 2 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 23° | 17° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 20° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 29° | 23° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 31° | 25° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 26° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 30° | 25° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 28° | 22° | 7.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 24° | 18° | 6.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 20° | 14° | 6.0 h | 1 | 4 |
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 Tanis
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 Tanis, 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 in Tanis: 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, Tanis has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tanis
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 and clouds in Tanis
How breezy and how cloudy Tanis 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 Tanis 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 Tanis: 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 and humidity in Tanis
How often the day gets hot in Tanis (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, Tanis has about 5 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 Tanis
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Tanis 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.
Tanis has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 74).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 90
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °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 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.
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Tanis vs Mansoura
In October Tanis has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 77). During the day Mansoura is 2 °C warmer than Tanis.
| in October | Tanis | Mansoura |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Oct – Jun | Nov – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Tanis
When is the best time to visit Tanis?
The best time to visit Tanis is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tanis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Tanis?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 38 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tanis get?
Tanis gets around 3,070 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 Tanis in?
Tanis is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tanis?
A nonstop flight from London to Tanis takes about 4 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tanis?
Tanis has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 98, summer holidays 74, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 91.