Cairo Temperature by Month
Cairo in Cairo Governate, Egypt sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 20°C (68°F) in January and 36°C (97°F) in July, averaging 29°C (84°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Cairo Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Cairo. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 9°C (48°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cairo by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. July, the warmest month, sees 363 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Cairo Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Cairo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Cairo vs Egypt
The map below shows the annual temperature across Egypt. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Cairo vs World: Temperature Compared
Cairo's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Cairo?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Cairo, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and humidity around 59% — considered moderate. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 36°C (97°F) with 58% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Cairo's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Cairo climate page.
