Monthly climate — Cairo
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
+19°
+9°
Jan
+21°
+10°
Feb
+25°
+12°
⭐ Mar
+29°
+15°
⭐ Apr
+33°
+18°
May
+36°
+21°
Jun
+37°
+22°
Jul
+37°
+23°
Aug
+35°
+22°
Sep
+31°
+19°
Oct
+26°
+15°
⭐ Nov
+21°
+11°
Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +19° | +9° | 4.6899999999999995mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| February | +21° | +10° | 4.804999999999998mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ March | +25° | +12° | 5.079999999999998mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ April | +29° | +15° | 1.3449999999999998mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| May | +33° | +18° | 0.44499999999999995mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| June | +36° | +21° | 0.07500000000000001mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| July | +37° | +22° | 0.025mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| August | +37° | +23° | 0.015000000000000003mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| September | +35° | +22° | 0.05mm | ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| October | +31° | +19° | 1.5700000000000005mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ November | +26° | +15° | 2.1750000000000007mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| December | +21° | +11° | 3.495mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
When to visitCairo
Best months: March, April, October and November
Daytime high+25°…+31°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: February, May, September and December
Daytime high+21°…+35°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: January, June, July and August
Daytime high+19°…+37°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Cairo are March, April and November, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are June, July and August.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+36°
Normal for this month
+36°
Deviation
0° normal
Frequently asked questions — Cairo
What is the weather like in Cairo right now?
Right now it is +36° in Cairo. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo are March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Cairo?
Rainfall in Cairo is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Cairo get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Cairo. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.