When is the best time to go to Cairo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cairo, United States. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 122mm | 6.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
January is a wet month in Cairo and the temperature is generally cool.
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.
January is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cairo with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 126mm | 7.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Cairo is generally wet 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.
February is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cairo with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 142mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Cairo is characteristically mild and wet.
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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cairo with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 103mm | 10.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
Cairo's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cairo, with some very 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 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 110mm | 10.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Cairo and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cairo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Cairo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 144mm | 10.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
June in Cairo is generally wet with the temperature being 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.
June is in the summer in Cairo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cairo with around 144mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 168mm | 9.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Cairo is generally wet with the temperature being 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 steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 128mm | 9.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Cairo is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
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 steamy 33°C (91°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 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 108mm | 8.6hrs | 13.7hrs |
Cairo's weather in September is typically hot, humid and damp 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 muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 61mm | 8.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Cairo and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cairo, with some particularly 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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 81mm | 7.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Cairo and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cairo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Cairo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 106mm | 6.5hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Cairo is generally damp 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.
December is in the winter in Cairo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cairo with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cairo weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.8°C 91°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 168mm 6.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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