October is slightly cooler than preceding months but remains exceedingly hot.
The average temperature still reaches a high of 30°C (that's about 86°F) during the day and dip now lower than 18°C (about 64°F) at night.
You can expect to experience no rain during this month and there are around 10 hours of average daily sunshine.
As it is still extremely warm, take care when you are out and about to wear sunscreen with a high SPF and seek shelter from the sun during the hottest parts of the day. You can check the local weather forecast to find out when this is.
Cairo has many museums you can visit during your stay.
The Egyptian Antiquities Museum is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. With over 100,000 items on display, you could easily spread your visit over a couple of days.
The museum gives you an extensive background in all things ancient Egyptian, with exhibits of mummies and artefacts removed from tombs.
There is also the world-famous sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun.
Families will enjoy the Pharaonic Village, which aims to recreate life in Ancient Egypt with a series of interactive displays.
