Cairo Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore temperature statistics for Cairo in Cairo Governate, Egypt, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Egypt.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Cairo, temperatures can shift dramatically between very hot in summer and pleasant in winter. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like January. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 9°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cairo by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. July, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 363 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 5.5 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 4 days. It records 213 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Egypt Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Egypt. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cairo Temperatures Compared World Wide
Cairo’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Cairo, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 59% humidity, which is considered moderate. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 20°C. In the warmest month, July, the humidity is 58% combined with an average maximum temperature of 36°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Cairo. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Cairo’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Cairo climate page.
Current temperature in Cairo
