Cairo Weather in May
Egypt · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high35°C (94°F)
Avg low18°C (64°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingFair 6.1/10
Cairo in May sees daytime temperatures around 35°C (94°F), dropping to about 18°C (64°F) at night. May is spring in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days. You get roughly 13.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Cairo?
May is a fair time to visit Cairo (6.1/10) mainly because of the heat. For better weather, go in November to March.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 35°C (94°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 40% |
| Cloud cover | 29% |
| Daylight | 13.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.7 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cairo in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Cairo weather in other months
Jan20°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 8°C9 mmExcellentMar26°C / 10°C14 mmExcellentApr30°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay35°C / 18°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJul39°C / 22°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 23°C0 mmPoorSep36°C / 21°C0 mmFairOct32°C / 18°C8 mmGoodNov26°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentDec21°C / 10°C9 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit CairoJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Shubra al Khaymah35°C · 0 mm
- Giza35°C · 0 mm
- Alexandria30°C · 1 mm
- Aqaba34°C · 1 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh35°C · 0 mm
- Hurghada31°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.