Alexandria vs Cairo

Alexandria and Cairo 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.

Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Cairo runs hot at 31°C.

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

Alexandria reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°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.

Alexandria receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during October. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cairo sees 1 mm over 0 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%.