Hurghada · Month comparison
March vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs March at #6. Best all-rounder of the year — 32°C, sea 27°C, El Gouna Film Festival, package prices low.
March
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Best month overall — 26°C, sea warming to 23°C, prices easing from February's peak.
- ↑26°C and dry — perfect for resort relaxation without heat exhaustion
- ↑Diving conditions optimal: 23°C sea, 25m visibility, peak shark sightings at Brothers Islands
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Best all-rounder of the year — 32°C, sea 27°C, El Gouna Film Festival, package prices low.
- ↑32°C and sea 27°C — the perfect Red Sea combination
- ↑El Gouna Film Festival (late Oct) — A-list red carpet on the Red Sea
| Factor | March | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 10 |
| Value score | 5 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 7 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 10 |
| Avg high temp | 26°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 1mm | 2mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 10hrs |
March trade-offs
- ↓Sand-laden khamsin winds possible — can shut beaches 1-2 days
- ↓Easter shoulder pushes late-month bookings 25%
October trade-offs
- ↓Western European half-term week pushes packages 40%
- ↓Rare 30mm thunderstorm possible mid-month (flash flooding)
Scores compare months within Hurghada. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →