Cairo vs Alexandria

Cairo and Alexandria are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Alexandria is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in October.

Cairo reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Alexandria averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Cairo receives approximately 1 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during October. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Alexandria sees 6 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.