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Cairo Governate Weather in February

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

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Cairo Luxor

Thinking about venturing to Cairo Governate, Egypt this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cairo Governate in February

Cairo Governate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. February in Cairo Governate generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Cairo at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Luxor at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Luxor and 10°C (50°F) in Cairo.

To explore the conditions in Cairo Governate, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Luxor with an average of 0.4 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Cairo with 6.2 mm (0.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Cairo receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cairo sees close to 238 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Cairo Governate in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Cairo Governate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Cairo Governate (February)

Precipitation variation in Cairo Governate (February)

Cairo

In February Cairo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
238 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cairo →

Luxor

In February Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Luxor →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cairo Governate, in Egypt.

In our records: Egypt February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Egypt in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Egypt was 6°C (43°F) in Port Said on February 24, 1992.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Egypt brought 258 mm (10 in) in Damanhur on February 14, 2004.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairo 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Luxor 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)

Cairo Governate weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Cairo Governate, Egypt generally has perfect weather conditions. Cairo sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cairo peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in February, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Cairo averages just 6.2 mm (0.2 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for Cairo Governate, Egypt.

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

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Cairo Governate, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Cairo is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Cairo. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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