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Cairo Governate Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cairo Governate, Egypt in August.

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Cairo Luxor

Planning a getaway to Cairo Governate, Egypt 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 to Expect in Cairo Governate in August

Cairo Governate, Egypt 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 (97°F) in Cairo to 41°C (106°F) in Luxor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Luxor and 23°C (73°F) 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, Egypt, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Cairo.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Cairo enjoys approximately 350 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Cairo Governate in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cairo Governate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cairo Governate

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Cairo Governate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Cairo Governate (August)

Precipitation variation in Cairo Governate (August)

Cairo

In August Cairo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
363 hours
350 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cairo →

Luxor

In August Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Luxor →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cairo Governate in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairo 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Luxor 41°C (106°F) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Cairo Governate weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cairo Governate, Egypt in August?

Expect poor weather across Cairo Governate, Egypt in August. The popular destination of Cairo averages 36°C (97°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Cairo Governate, Egypt in August?

Daytime temperatures in Cairo peak at roughly 36°C (97°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Cairo Governate, Egypt get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Cairo Governate, Egypt. Cairo averages only about 0.3 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cairo Governate, Egypt?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cairo Governate, Egypt due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cairo.

On average, the best time to visit Cairo Governate, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cairo. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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