When to go
The Best Time to Visit Cairo
Month-by-month climate data for Cairo, Egypt — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Cairo— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Cairo: Jul (39°C / 102°F) · Coolest: Jan (20°C / 68°F) · Wettest: Feb (~2 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Cairo climate, month by month
January
20° / 9°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
February
21° / 9°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
March
25° / 12°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
April
31° / 15°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
May
35° / 19°C
~0 rain days
Good
June
38° / 22°C
~0 rain days
Fair
July
39° / 23°C
~0 rain days
Fair
August
39° / 24°C
~0 rain days
Fair
September
37° / 23°C
~0 rain days
Fair
October
32° / 19°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
November
27° / 15°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
December
23° / 12°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
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