Cairo: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Cairo. Best time to visit: October, November, December, January, February, March. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Cairo has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 17°C, and approximately 1 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Cairo is during October, November, December, January, February, March, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 19°C | 9°C | 2 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 21°C | 10°C | 2 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 25°C | 12°C | 4 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 29°C | 15°C | 0 | Good |
| May | 35°C | 19°C | 0 | Good |
| June | 37°C | 21°C | 0 | Good |
| July | 39°C | 23°C | 0 | Good |
| August | 39°C | 24°C | 0 | Good |
| September | 38°C | 24°C | 0 | Good |
| October | 33°C | 21°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 25°C | 15°C | 2 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 21°C
Low: 10°C
Rainy days: 1 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 30°C
Low: 15°C
Rainy days: 1 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 38°C
Low: 23°C
Rainy days: 0 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 32°C
Low: 20°C
Rainy days: 1 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 19°C | 9°C | 2 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 21°C | 10°C | 2 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March (best) | 25°C | 12°C | 4 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April | 29°C | 15°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| May | 35°C | 19°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| June | 37°C | 21°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 39°C | 23°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 39°C | 24°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| September | 38°C | 24°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| October (best) | 33°C | 21°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 25°C | 15°C | 2 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December (best) | 23°C | 12°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Cairo have?
Cairo has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 30°C (highs) and 17°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo is during October, November, December, January, February, March, when temperatures average around 19°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Cairo?
The hottest month in Cairo is July with average highs of 39°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 9°C.
When is the rainy season in Cairo?
Cairo sees the most rain in March (4 rainy days), while April is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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