Cairo
Egypt
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2 °C | 10.4 °C | 5 mm | 1.3 | 10.4 h |
| February | 20.8 °C | 11.3 °C | 4 mm | 2.0 | 11.1 h |
| March | 24.1 °C | 13.5 °C | 6 mm | 1.2 | 12.0 h |
| April | 28.4 °C | 16.2 °C | 1 mm | 1.3 | 12.9 h |
| May | 32.5 °C | 19.6 °C | 0 mm | 0.6 | 13.7 h |
| June | 34.9 °C | 22.5 °C | 0 mm | 0.6 | 14.1 h |
| July | 35.3 °C | 24.1 °C | 0 mm | 0.7 | 13.9 h |
| August | 35.2 °C | 24.6 °C | 0 mm | 1.0 | 13.2 h |
| September | 33.7 °C | 23.0 °C | 0 mm | 0.7 | 12.4 h |
| October | 30.3 °C | 20.2 °C | 1 mm | 0.1 | 11.5 h |
| November | 25.2 °C | 15.9 °C | 4 mm | 0.6 | 10.7 h |
| December | 20.8 °C | 12.0 °C | 3 mm | 0.8 | 10.2 h |
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Tours in Cairo
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Cairo
January in Cairo: mild, with highs of 19 °C and lows of 10 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
No need for jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
February in Cairo: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
March in Cairo: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
April in Cairo: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
May in Cairo: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Cairo: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
July in Cairo: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Cairo: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Cairo: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Cairo: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Cairo: warm, with highs of 25 °C and lows of 16 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
December in Cairo: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
No need for jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Curious facts about Cairo
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from November to March: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- It hardly rains: 24 mm in the whole year.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 17° / 10°
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October: 16° / 10°
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October: 23° / 15°
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October: 14° / 7°
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October: 15° / 8°
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October: 20° / 13°
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October: 18° / 8°
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October: 20° / 11°
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October: 24° / 15°
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October: 23° / 13°