When is the best time to go to Cairo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cairo, Egypt. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cairo
Cairo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cairo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 5mm | 7.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
January in Cairo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cairo with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 3mm | 8.1hrs | 12hrs |
February in Cairo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cairo.
February is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cairo with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 2mm | 9.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Cairo is characteristically mild and very dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cairo.
March is in the spring in Cairo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cairo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 1mm | 9.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
Cairo's weather in April is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cairo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Cairo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 11hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a very dry month in Cairo and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Cairo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 0mm | 12.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
Hot and arid weather often prevails in Cairo during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Cairo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 0mm | 12.1hrs | 12hrs |
July in Cairo is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Cairo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 0mm | 11.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Cairo is characteristically hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Cairo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 0mm | 10.3hrs | 13.7hrs |
Cairo's weather in September is typically hot and arid in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cairo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Cairo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 10hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a very dry month in Cairo and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cairo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cairo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 3mm | 8.7hrs | 11.3hrs |
Cairo's weather in November is typically warm and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cairo.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cairo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 5mm | 7.1hrs | 12hrs |
December in Cairo is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cairo.
December is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cairo weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 34.7°C 94.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 12.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.9°C 66°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
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