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When is the best time to visit Cairo?
In general the best time to visit Cairo is probably January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cairo in different months
This is the average weather in Cairo for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in May and the temperature ranges from +18°C to +32°C.
June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +35°C during June.
Climate in Cairo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cairo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +34°C | +38°C | +43°C | +46°C | +44°C | +44°C | +43°C | +42°C | +39°C | +36°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +21°C | +24°C | +28°C | +32°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +30°C | +25°C | +21°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +3°C | +5°C | +6°C | +12°C | +15°C | +18°C | +19°C | +17°C | +12°C | +6°C | +4°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 60 | 56 | 53 | 47 | 46 | 49 | 56 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 61 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 19 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cairo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cairo is August with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cairo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cairo is December with average humidity going up to 61%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 46%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cairo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 2 rainy days and 4 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairo:
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
The hottest month in Cairo is August with average maximum temperature of +35°C.
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
The coldest month in Cairo is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Cairo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Cairo usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +35°C and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Cairo?
if you're looking to visit Cairo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Egypt
Check out the weather for other cities in Egypt.
Monthly weather in Cairo
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cairo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.