August in Cairo averages highs of 38 °C (100 °F) and lows of 24 °C (74 °F), with almost no rainy days and 13 h 13 min of daylight.
August weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
Tough month: very hot and fairly dry. August 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 August 2026
- Wed 26 Aug: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 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 August
August is hot, so do outdoor sights early in the morning or after 5 pm and save museums and markets for midday.
- 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 August
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 38 °C (100 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- 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. August is usually low season in Cairo: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 32° / 22° | 0 | Mixed weather |
| Santorini | 28° / 23° | 0 | Great time to go |
| Athens | 33° / 23° | 1 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, August is a tough month: very hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 38 °C (100 °F) and almost no rainy days. August 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 August?
Average highs are 38 °C (100 °F) and lows 24 °C (74 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in August?
Expect about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 0 mm in total. It is the 4th 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.