Best time to visit Cairo
The best months to visit Cairo are March, November and February, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
March, November and February score best for Cairo weather:
- February21° / 11°CFebruary stays comfortable, with desert sites easier than in spring heat and occasional light rain.
- March24° / 13°CMarch warms up and can bring khamsin dust winds, so protect museum days as a backup.
- November25° / 15°CNovember is comfortable and busy, so book GEM and pyramid guides ahead.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Cairo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 10° | 4 | 3 | 10h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 21° | 11° | 7 | 2 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 24° | 13° | 12 | 1 | 12h |
| April | 28° | 16° | 2 | 3 | 13h |
| May | 32° | 19° | 2 | 1 | 14h |
| June | 35° | 22° | 0 | 0 | 14h |
| July | 35° | 24° | 0 | 0 | 14h |
| August | 35° | 24° | 2 | 0 | 13h |
| September | 34° | 23° | 0 | 0 | 12h |
| October | 30° | 20° | 5 | 1 | 11h |
| NovemberBest weather | 25° | 15° | 10 | 1 | 11h |
| December | 21° | 11° | 11 | 2 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Cairo month by month
January
Cairo in January: 19°C high, 9.7°C low, 4mm rain over 3 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Cairo in February: 20.6°C high, 10.7°C low, 7mm rain over 2 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Cairo in March: 23.9°C high, 13°C low, 12mm rain over 1 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Cairo in April: 28°C high, 15.6°C low, 2mm rain over 3 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Cairo in May: 32.3°C high, 19.1°C low, 2mm rain over 1 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Cairo in June: 34.7°C high, 22°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Cairo in July: 35.1°C high, 23.6°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Cairo in August: 35°C high, 24.1°C low, 2mm rain over 0 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Cairo in September: 33.5°C high, 22.6°C low, 0mm rain over 0 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Cairo in October: 30.1°C high, 19.8°C low, 5mm rain over 1 days, 11.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
NovemberBest weather
Cairo in November: 25°C high, 15.4°C low, 10mm rain over 1 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Cairo in December: 20.6°C high, 11.4°C low, 11mm rain over 2 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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