Best Time to Visit Cairo
Best time: May, Apr, Mar, Oct.
Jul is warmest (36.7°C high); Jan is rainiest (4 mm).
Cairo weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 8.1 | 4 | 9.5 |
| Feb | 20.7 | 8.7 | 4 | 9.9 |
| Mar | 24.4 | 10.8 | 4 | 11.2 |
| Apr | 28.8 | 13.7 | 1 | 11.7 |
| May | 33 | 17.2 | 0 | 12.7 |
| Jun | 35.8 | 19.7 | 0 | 13.7 |
| Jul | 36.7 | 21.3 | 0 | 13.4 |
| Aug | 36.5 | 21.8 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Sep | 34.5 | 20.5 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Oct | 30.6 | 17.9 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Nov | 25.3 | 13.8 | 2 | 9.9 |
| Dec | 20.6 | 9.9 | 2 | 9.3 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayAprMarOct
Beaches: JunJulMayAug
Hiking: MarNovFebDec
Sightseeing: AprMarMayOct
Cairo quick facts
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- Pound (EGP)
- Language
- Arabic
- Plug / voltage
- C & F · 220 V
- Dialing code
- +20
What to pack
Hot months (Jul, Aug): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
May, Apr, Mar, Oct.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 4 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 36.7°C.
Where to stay
Book Cairo hotels · Cairo tours & activities
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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