Winter
Dec → Feb20 to 22°
nights 9 to 11°
- 1 rainy days · 6 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- Jan20°recommended
- Feb21°recommended
- Mar25°recommended
- Apr31°fair
- May34°not recommended
- Jun37°not recommended
- Jul39°not recommended
- Aug38°not recommended
- Sep36°fair
- Oct32°recommended
- Nov27°recommended
- Dec22°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Cairo, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 9° | 9.3 h | 4 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| February | 21° | 9° | 9.4 h | 7 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| March | 25° | 12° | 10.8 h | 15 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| April | 31° | 15° | 11.5 h | 1 mm | 0 d | |
| May | 34° | 19° | 12.4 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| June | 37° | 22° | 13.6 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 39° | 23° | 13.5 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 38° | 24° | 12.2 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| September | 36° | 23° | 11.7 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| October | 32° | 19° | 10.7 h | 1 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| November | 27° | 15° | 9.7 h | 2 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| December | 22° | 11° | 9.2 h | 6 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Cairo, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Pyramids of Giza) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May25 to 34°
nights 12 to 19°
- 1 rainy days · 5 mm
- 11.6 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug37 to 39°
nights 22 to 24°
- 0 rainy days · 0 mm
- 13.1 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov27 to 36°
nights 15 to 23°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- 10.7 h of sun
Book early for October to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Cairo, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h04 of daylight, in December 10h13, a difference of 3h50.
10h25Jan
11h05Feb
11h55Mar
12h52Apr
13h39May
14h04Jun
13h54Jul
13h13Aug
12h18Sep
11h23Oct
10h36Nov
10h13Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Pyramids of Giza" (29.98°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Cairo, month by month
EventsSham el-NessimApril to MayCairo International Film FestivalNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, November, December
- Long days: June
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Cairo, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- April to MaySham el-Nessim
On the Monday after Coptic Easter, families picnic in the parks and on the banks of the Nile, with salted fish and spring onions.
- NovemberCairo International Film Festival
Screenings and red carpet at the Cairo Opera House for about ten days, at the oldest festival in the Arab world.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended20°9° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 9.3 h
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended21°9° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
- 9.4 h
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended25°12° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair31°15° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.5 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended34°19° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.4 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended37°22° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.6 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended39°23° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.5 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended38°24° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.2 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair36°23° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.7 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended32°19° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended27°15° at night
- 2 mm · 1 d
- 9.7 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended22°11° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
- 9.2 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
March. 25 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 31 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
November. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
October to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 32 °C, with 1 day of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Pyramids of Giza).
Which month should you avoid in Cairo?
May: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 0 mm over 0 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Pyramids of Giza).
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July, with 39 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pyramids of Giza).
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January, with 20 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Pyramids of Giza).
What is the driest month in Cairo?
May: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 15 mm in March, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Cairo?
June, with 13.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Cairo?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in April: 31 °C in the afternoon, 15 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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