April in Cairo averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with almost no rainy days and 12 h 52 min of daylight.
April weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. April is usually low season in Cairo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Mon 13 Apr: Easter Monday (Sham El-Nessim) public holiday
- Sat 25 Apr: Sinai Liberation Day (عيد تحرير سيناء) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Cairo in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — go at opening outdoors
- Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili outdoors
- Saqqara and Dahshur — older pyramids, fewer people outdoors
- Nile felucca at sunset outdoors
- Grand Egyptian Museum — near the pyramids indoors
- Coptic Cairo indoors
Where to stay: Downtown or Zamalek for central bases; Giza for pyramid views.
What to pack for Cairo in April
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cairo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Cairo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 24° / 13° | 2 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 18° / 13° | 1 | Great time to go |
| Athens | 20° / 11° | 3 | Great time to go |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, April is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and almost no rainy days. April is usually low season in Cairo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are January, February, March, November, December.
How warm is Cairo in April?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 15 °C (59 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in April?
Expect about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 2 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Cairo.
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.