Average highs in Cairo run from 20 °C (67 °F) in January to 38 °C (101 °F) in July. By the numbers, the best months to go are January, February, March, November, December.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
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Cairo climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 67°F | 9°C / 47°F | 1 | 4 mm | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 21°C / 71°F | 9°C / 49°F | 1 | 7 mm | 11 h 05 min |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 53°F | 0 | 8 mm | 11 h 55 min |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 59°F | 0 | 2 mm | 12 h 52 min |
| May | 34°C / 94°F | 19°C / 66°F | 0 | 0 mm | 13 h 39 min |
| June | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 71°F | 0 | 0 mm | 14 h 04 min |
| July | 38°C / 101°F | 23°C / 73°F | 0 | 0 mm | 13 h 54 min |
| August | 38°C / 100°F | 24°C / 74°F | 0 | 0 mm | 13 h 13 min |
| September | 36°C / 97°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 | 0 mm | 12 h 18 min |
| October | 32°C / 89°F | 19°C / 66°F | 0 | 3 mm | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 26°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 0 | 3 mm | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 1 | 5 mm | 10 h 13 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €25–65 (budget) to €80–200 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: January, February, November, December.
- Where to stay: Downtown or Zamalek for central bases; Giza for pyramid views.
Nearby cities
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Cairo?
By weather alone, January, February, March, November, December score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually January, February, November, December, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Cairo?
July, with average highs of 38 °C (101 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
December, with about 1 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.