October is considered the best month forrecreation at the resorts of Egypt. Exhausted by the summer heat, the local nature in the autumn strives to demonstrate everything that it is capable of. In October, in the Land of the Pharaohs, it is quite green due to short-term precipitation, which is sometimes spilled by a real downpour.
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The weather in Egypt is influenced by the Sahara. The local summer is extremely hot: the merciless sun, which hangs directly above your head, constantly incandes air up to 40 degrees and higher. Only by October there is relief, despite the fact that the temperature regimes are relatively high.
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A clear division into four seasons in this countrydoes not exist. Autumn as such in Egypt does not happen. At popular resorts, the October temperature does not fall below +15 degrees. What is noteworthy, even with such a relatively warm weather, locals walk in hats and warm jackets.
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For October, Egypt has the highest peaktourist season. The temperature of water and air in the Egyptian resorts at this time is approaching its best in terms of comfort for the body indicators. So, the sea at this time is heated to + 25-27 degrees, and the daytime air temperature is on average + 27-30 degrees. In the evening comes a refreshing coolness: the air temperature drops to + 20-22 degrees. Water in the sea cools less intensely.
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At the resorts located on the easterncoast, daytime temperatures can be higher. So, in Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh and Nuweiba in the daytime air can be heated to +33 degrees. On the west coast of Egypt, the temperature in October, like in other months, is somewhat lower. However, it is not below average. Thus, in Safaga, Hurghada, and El-Gouna, the daytime temperature in October reaches 30 degrees. The temperature of sea water is the same for all coasts of Egypt.
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There is almost no precipitation in October on Egyptian land. Rains are extremely rare and, as a rule, they occur in November-December. On average, in October, only 0.6 mm of precipitation falls.
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Going to the Egyptian resorts in October,tourists can afford a lot. At this time at local resorts you can sunbathe and swim, staying on the beach for a long time, and also devote your leisure to active rest. In Egypt, stunning conditions for diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, underwater photo-hunting. Here you can explore all the beauty of the depths of the Red Sea. To do this, you will have to immerse yourself in its waters on a special pleasure boat. For those who are afraid of the sea, there is an excellent alternative - a walk along the Red Sea in a boat with a glass bottom. October is a favorable month for excursions deep into Egypt. At this time it is worth to visit Luxor, Giza, where you can see the three great pyramids - Chephren, Cheops and Mikerin.
Tip 2: What to do in Egypt in February
Visiting Egypt in February is suitable for those tourists,who like not only to relax on the beaches, but also to get acquainted with the sights. February, although considered in Egypt as one of the coldest months of the year, but of blizzards and snowstorms, of course, it does not go here. During this period, you can sunbathe and swim, and admire all the delights of the coast.
More comfortable weather in February is onresorts located on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba. they are protected from the winds by a ridge. In Dahab, Taba, Nuweiba and also in popular Sharm el-Sheikh, the air temperature reaches + 23 ° C in the daytime, at night - about 16. The water warms up to a quite comfortable temperature of 23 degrees. February holiday in these places is of a regularity and calm, it is not so full of sun and heat, as in the summer. At this time of the year people of the older generation, pensioners like to rest here. It is noticeably cooler in the winter months on the west coast. In Hurghada, Safaga, Soma Bay in February, a period of strong winds begins. In the daytime, the air warms up to +22 ° C, and at night - only to 11. The sea temperature is within 20 degrees. However, there is practically no rainfall in winter, which appeals to tourists around the world. Due to the strong influence of the proximity of the desert on weather conditions, the difference between day and night temperatures is very noticeable. Please note that you will not only need sunbathing products, but also warm clothes for comfortable night walks. In Hurghada, you even need a jacket that protects you from a strong cold wind. In this weather, it is not always comfortable to swim, so it's better to choose a hotel with a heated pool. In February, there is no exhausting heat in Egypt, so you can safely enjoy the excursion programs. You with great pleasure see the sights of Alexandria, in which the daytime temperature reaches 18 ° C, and the night - up to 11, that is, during excursions you will be as comfortable as possible. Be sure to visit the temples of Abu-Sambel, located in the Nuba desert, the region of Aswan. They are made in the form of images of the pharaoh Ramses II and his wife Nefertiti, carved into the rock. The temples were created according to exact calculations, thanks to which the sun's rays illuminate the face of the pharaoh only on the day of his birth (in February) and on the day of the coronation of the pharaoh (in October). Those who watched this phenomenon say that Ramses II's face lights up with a smile. If you go to Egypt in February, you will see this phenomenon. Perhaps you will refrain from excursions conducted on the high seas due to strong winds in February, but these weather conditions are favorable for fans of windsurfing - extreme and fascinating water entertainment consisting in the mastery of control of an easy board with a sail installed on it.
Tip 3: Where to go to relax in October
Going to rest in October and do not know, where better to get out for a trip in the middle of autumn? There are a lot of different options depending on personal preferences and availability of financial resources.
Lovers of a noisy holiday from dawn to duskwill be met by the Hawaiian Islands and Miami. Everyone who loves big companies, bars, clubs, shopping and other entertainments, as well as sunny weather (+ 28- + 30 degrees), palm trees with sandy beaches and, of course, an excellent tan, will be able to relax here. CyprusThen as in October many picturesque European coasts are forgivenwith slowly disappearing hot days, Cyprus is just beginning the velvet season. The water temperature around the whole of October keeps at around + 22- + 23 degrees, and under sunlight (+ 25- + 27 degrees) it is already impossible to get burnt. France, Italy, Czech Republic Do you dream of seeing real European autumn? The weather will be pampered with warm days, in which it will be so nice to take a walk through the autumn capitals or provinces. And if the sky is overcast and it begins to rain, you can always feel the life of the city in the numerous coffee shops and bars. And if in the Czech Republic and France the weather is already really autumn (+ 12- + 15), then in the south of Italy in October the beach season ends, and the water temperatureHolds at 22 degrees. Germany In early October, here is not only beautifully picturesque, but also there is the opportunity to be in the epicenter of the famous Munich "Oktoberfest". This is a German beer festival, the beginning of which was laid back at the dawn of the XIX century. Just imagine that you will get a chance to visit Theresienwiese, a place where about 7 thousand amateurs of fun and beer gather for a long holiday. Golden Ring of Russia Visit at least a few of more than two dozen cities of ancient Russia. AT October Your impressions will brighten up the variegated forests of theseprimordially Russian places, pure autumn air. A big plus will also be a gradual decrease in the number of tourists compared to the spring and summer months. A real adventure will be a self-developed route and a journey by private car.
