Planning a Trip to Cairo? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Cairo, Egypt and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Cairo is one of the world's most arid capitals, where an extended dry stretch dominates much of the year and the Nile-side cafés and open-air gardens that define daily life here are genuinely usable almost any time. The real variable is heat: summers push highs to 39°C in July, turning a stroll past ancient monuments into an endurance test, while the cooler months make outdoor exploration the pleasure it should be.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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30°C
Avg. high
17°C
Avg. low
31mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 9.6/10
Cairo's best travel month is March — around 1 rain day and daytime highs near 25°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
20°
9°
4mm
Jan
21°
10°
7mm
Feb
25°
12°
8mm
Mar
30°
15°
2mm
Apr
35°
19°
0mm
May
37°
22°
0mm
Jun
39°
23°
0mm
Jul
38°
24°
0mm
Aug
36°
22°
0mm
Sep
32°
19°
3mm
Oct
27°
15°
2mm
Nov
22°
11°
5mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Cairo
Cairo typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, November, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Cairo
November through March offer the most comfortable conditions for the city's open-air sights and street life, with highs ranging from a pleasant 20°C in January up to 27°C in November — warm enough to enjoy rooftop dining and garden parks without the punishing heat of high summer.
The best time to visit Cairo is November through March, when daytime highs average around 23°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 5mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. November is typically the driest of these months, with only around 2mm of precipitation.
July is genuinely brutal for sightseeing, with highs reaching 39°C and no rainfall to offer any relief.
Cairo Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings hot weather to Cairo, with highs averaging 30°C and lows around 15°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 10mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Cairo, with highs averaging 38°C and lows around 23°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 0mm total with roughly 0 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings hot weather to Cairo, with highs averaging 32°C and lows around 19°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 5mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings mild weather to Cairo, with highs averaging 21°C and lows around 10°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 16mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Things to do in Cairo
Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in Cairo.
Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →