Best Time to Visit Cairo
Egypt · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, November to March is the best time to visit Cairo. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 39°C (102°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 7°C (45°F). It's a dry place, with only about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain in a typical year. July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Cairo weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C 67°F | 7°C 45°F | 14 mm | 2 | 62% | 7 | Excellent 9.8 |
| February | 22°C 71°F | 8°C 47°F | 9 mm | 2 | 58% | 7.3 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 26°C 78°F | 10°C 51°F | 14 mm | 2 | 52% | 8.3 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 14°C 56°F | 9 mm | 1 | 45% | 8.8 | Excellent 8.7 |
| May | 35°C 94°F | 18°C 64°F | 0 mm | 0 | 40% | 10.5 | Fair 6.1 |
| June | 38°C 100°F | 21°C 69°F | 0 mm | 0 | 40% | 12.4 | Poor 4.1 |
| July | 39°C 102°F | 22°C 72°F | 0 mm | 0 | 42% | 12.6 | Poor 3.4 |
| August | 39°C 102°F | 23°C 73°F | 0 mm | 0 | 45% | 11.2 | Poor 3.4 |
| September | 36°C 97°F | 21°C 70°F | 0 mm | 0 | 50% | 11.7 | Fair 5 |
| October | 32°C 89°F | 18°C 65°F | 8 mm | 1 | 56% | 10.1 | Good 7.8 |
| November | 26°C 79°F | 14°C 57°F | 18 mm | 2 | 60% | 8.2 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 21°C 71°F | 10°C 49°F | 9 mm | 2 | 63% | 7.1 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo is November to March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July is the hottest month in Cairo, with an average high of 39°C (102°F).
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January is the coldest month in Cairo, with an average low of 7°C (45°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
November is the wettest month, with about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
Nearby destinations
- Shubra al Khaymah7 km · best November to March
- Giza7 km · best November to March
- Alexandria180 km · best October to April
- Aqaba367 km · best November to March
- Sharm el-Sheikh383 km · best November to March
- Hurghada400 km · best November to April
- Amman494 km · best March to April and October to November
- Luxor504 km · best November to February
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