Cairo Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Cairo. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Cairo has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 28 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The wettest period in Cairo occurs in February, which receives around 6.2 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, June, Cairo experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 0.1 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

February, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Cairo Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Egypt

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Egypt. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Cairo’s average annual precipitation is 28 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Cairo’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cairo Climate page.