Giza Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Giza experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to pleasant weather.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Giza is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Giza is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 24 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Giza enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In February, you can expect around 5.3 mm of precipitation, while in June, Giza receives about 0.1 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Giza can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, 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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Giza.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during February, March, April, May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Giza in Egypt
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 5 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 363 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
