Best Time to Visit
🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
8°
Great
Feb
21°
9°
Great
Mar
24°
11°
Great
Apr
29°
14°
Great
May
33°
17°
Good
Jun
36°
20°
Good
Jul
37°
21°
Good
Aug
37°
22°
Good
Sep
35°
20°
Good
Oct
31°
18°
Great
Nov
25°
14°
Great
Dec
21°
10°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 19°C | 8°C | 1 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 21°C | 9°C | 1 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 24°C | 11°C | 1 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 29°C | 14°C | 0 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 33°C | 17°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 36°C | 20°C | 0 | 14h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 37°C | 21°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 37°C | 22°C | 0 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 35°C | 20°C | 0 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 31°C | 18°C | 0 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 25°C | 14°C | 1 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 21°C | 10°C | 0 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 29°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 37°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 37°C (99°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 17°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cairo is June and July. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
June
Challenges: extreme heat
July
Challenges: extreme heat
August
Challenges: extreme heat
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cairo during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 9°C to 21°C:
Cairo has a arid desert climate (Koppen classification: BWh). The warmest month is August with highs of 37°C, while the coldest month is January at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 18mm across approximately 4 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 |
| Low °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rain Days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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