Weather in August in Cairo Governate
Planning a getaway to Cairo Governate this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cairo Governate in August?
Cairo Governate is a region in Egypt. August in Cairo Governate generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 36°C in Cairo to 41°C in Luxor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Luxor and 23°C in Cairo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For specific regional insights in Cairo Governate, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm in Cairo.Average sunshine
The city Cairo usually sees around 350 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Cairo Governate climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Cairo Governate?
Cairo
In August Cairo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Luxor
In August Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Cairo Governate?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cairo Governate due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cairo.
On average, the best time to visit Cairo Governate is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cairo. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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