Egypt · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cairo are March, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Cairo sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 35°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 25mm — March is typically the wettest month (~6mm) and June the driest (~0mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 10°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 21° / 11°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 24° / 13°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 28° / 16°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 32° / 19°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 35° / 22°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 35° / 24°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 35° / 24°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 33° / 23°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 30° / 20°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 16°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 21° / 12°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Cairo is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Cairo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Cairo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Cairo is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Cairo is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
June in Cairo is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Cairo is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
August in Cairo is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Cairo is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Cairo is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Cairo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Cairo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 3mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes