Best time to visit Cairo

The best time to visit Cairo is from October through April so avoiding the intense heat of summer during July and August.

Cairo weather

Cairo has a subtropical desert climate, with hot and sunny summers and mild winters. Rainfall is limited to occasional showers, averaging around 55mm (2in) annually.

Summer, from mid-May to mid-September, is hot and sunny, with intense heat during July and August, when the temperature averages a high of 35°C (95°F).

Autumn, in mid-September through November, is still hot and sunny, becoming pleasantly warm as the season progresses.

Winter, from December to February, brings mild temperatures with clear skies, and pleasant sunny weather. Some days in January and February are cold and cloudy.

Spring, from March to mid-May, is sunny and pleasantly warm, becoming progressively hot; and by May the heat is intense.

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What is the best month to visit Cairo?
November is the best month to visit Cairo, when you can expect warm, sunny weather with perfect conditions for sightseeing.

However, anytime from October through April is good.

Which is the hottest month in Cairo?
The hottest month in Cairo is usually August, with an average high temperature of 35°C (95°F) with intense heat and a low of 24°C (75°F).

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38°C (101°F)

The hot season in Cairo lasts from Mid-May through September, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (89°F).

Which is the coldest month in Cairo?
January is the coldest month in Cairo, with an average high temperature of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F).

The cool season lasts from early-December through February, with an average high temperature below 22°C (71°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Cairo?
The sunniest month of the year in Cairo is usually August with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

What is the humidity in Cairo?
Cairo experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 47% – 63% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Cairo?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature. 

The average annual dew point in Cairo is 12°C (53°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 6°C (43°F) to humid at 20°C (62°F).

The more humid time of year in Cairo lasts from mid-June to mid-October, during which time the comfort level may feel humid around 16% of the time. August has the most days that may feel humid: 19 days.

Which month has the most rain in Cairo?
Rainfall in Cairo is limited; March has the most rain with an average of 8mm (‹1in), distributed across two days.

What is the windiest month in Cairo?
The windiest month of the year in Cairo is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (9 knots; 11 mph).

The windy part of the year lasts from March through to late-JUly, with average wind speeds of more than 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from late-July through to early-March. The calmest month of the year in Cairo is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Cairo varies throughout the year.

What's the likelihood of a sandstorm in Cairo?
Sandstorms are likely during spring and autumn, known locally as the khamsin.

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Cairo weather averages

Holiday seasons

High season: Winter, from November to February, the Islamic holidays and Easter.

Low season: Summer, from June to August.

Note: Islamic holidays are influenced by the lunar-based Islamic, or hejira calendar.

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Source: Meteorological data for Cairo is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) from the closest weather station: Cairo International Airport (CAI), located 16km (10mi) northeast of Cairo.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.

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Latest update: When to visit Cairo: 12 July, 2024

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.

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