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Cairo Governate Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Cairo Governate, Egypt this May 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 May

Cairo Governate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Cairo Governate generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Cairo at 33°C (91°F) to very hot in Luxor at 39°C (102°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Luxor and 18°C (64°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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cairo Governate, Egypt, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.7 mm (0.03 in) in Cairo.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cairo sees close to 324 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Cairo Governate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cairo Governate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cairo)

January20°C (68°F) February22°C (72°F) March25°C (77°F) April29°C (84°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune36°C (97°F) July36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October31°C (88°F) November27°C (81°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cairo Governate in May

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

Temperature range in Cairo Governate (May)

Precipitation variation in Cairo Governate (May)

Cairo

In May Cairo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
324 hours
358 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Cairo →

Luxor

In May Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
39°C (102°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairo 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Luxor 39°C (102°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Cairo Governate weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Cairo Governate, Egypt generally has tolerable weather conditions. Cairo sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

In Cairo, the average daytime high in May is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Not particularly. Cairo averages just 0.7 mm (0.03 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Cairo Governate, Egypt.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Cairo, May might be a good time to visit Cairo Governate, Egypt.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Cairo. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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