November in Cairo averages highs of 26 °C (80 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with almost no rainy days and 10 h 36 min of daylight.
November weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Cairo?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. November is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 November 2026
No public holidays fall in November 2026 in Egypt, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Cairo in November
November'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 November
- 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. November is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 20° / 12° | 3 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 19° / 15° | 3 | Great time to go |
| Athens | 19° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, November is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 26 °C (80 °F) and almost no rainy days. November is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are January, February, March, November, December.
How warm is Cairo in November?
Average highs are 26 °C (80 °F) and lows 15 °C (59 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in November?
Very little: about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 3 mm in total.
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.