Cairo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The best months to go to Cairo are from mid September through to March. The weather is not so hot during these months. That makes it a perfect winter escape for many visitors from Europe and Russia.
Monthly Temperature in Cairo
Visitors to Cairo can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in July to around 9°C (48°F) during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Cairo
Cairo experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 28 mm (1.1 in) annually. Year-round, Cairo has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, February, with 6.2 mm (0.2 in), and the driest month, June, with 0.1 mm (0 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Cairo Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Cairo
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Cairo. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Cairo by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Cairo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 61%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Cairo
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, July, August, September, October, November and December to 4 m/s (8 knots) in February, March, April, May and June. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Cairo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Cairo
During January, February, March, April, November and December, Cairo experiences its best dry weather, with temperatures between 20°C (69°F) and 29°C (84°F). The consistently dry conditions mean abundant sunshine for your visit.Make the most of the clear weather, but remember to protect yourself from the sun and stay well-hydrated. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
