Cairo weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Cairo in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Cairo sits at 30°02′N 31°14′E in Egypt, in Africa. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Cairo weather by month
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Cairo weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Cairo?
Which months are best for visiting Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo are February, March, April, November. Late October when Khamaseen dust winds end, Nile felucca sails fill again, and Giza plateau temperatures let you actually enter the Great Pyramid without collapsing.
Q02Which month is warmest in Cairo?
Which month is warmest in Cairo?
July runs the highest averages in Cairo, with typical daytime highs of 39°C (101°F). Cairenes reverse to nocturnal in June; iftar-style late dinners at Sequoia in Zamalek fill at midnight, and the metro is the only cool refuge.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Cairo?
Which month is chilliest in Cairo?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 20°C (68°F). January mornings in Old Cairo hit 8C with no indoor heating; koshari joints steam up and Coptic Christmas January 7 fills Abbasseya cathedral.
Q04When is the rainy season in Cairo?
When is the rainy season in Cairo?
March typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 9mm on average. Cairo barely rains; when it does in February, drainage doesn't exist, so streets in Nasr City turn into rivers within 20 minutes.
Q05How would you describe Cairo's weather?
How would you describe Cairo's weather?
Cairo, Egypt has very hot summers, warm winters, a mostly dry climate year-round. Zamalek and Maadi are expat bubbles; real Cairo food is at Abou Tarek koshari, Zooba modern Egyptian, or the ful stalls at Fishawi Alley in Khan el-Khalili at 6am. The Cairo metro women-only carriage is at the front; sit there if solo. Never accept a papyrus scroll from a Giza tout, and camel prices are always 10 percent of the opening ask. Uber works better than any white taxi haggle. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.