Cairo Governate weather in May
What is the weather like in Cairo Governate in May?
The weather conditions in Cairo Governate in May vary from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Cairo Governate the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Cairo to 37°C (99°F) in Luxor. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (69°F) in Luxor and 18°C (64°F) in Cairo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2mm (0.1 inches) in Cairo.
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 324 hours of sunshine in Cairo during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Cairo Governate, check out the map below.
Where to go in Cairo Governate in May
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Popular destinations in Cairo Governate
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Cairo Governate?
Average weather in Cairo
In May Cairo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Luxor
In May Luxor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Cairo Governate?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Cairo Governate with commonly perfect weather in Cairo.
On average the best time to visit Cairo Governate is in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cairo.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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