Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
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| Temp (°C) | 33° 23° | 33° 23° | 35° 24° | 35° 24° | 34° 24° | 34° 24° | 36° 25° |
| Precipitation | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 6% |
| Humidity | 54% | 56% | 57% | 55% | 56% | 57% | 45% |
| Wind | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 20 km/h | 22 km/h | 21 km/h | 23 km/h | 17 km/h |
Best time to visit Cairo
The best times to visit Cairo are February to April and October to November, when conditions are generally mild to warm and dry for outdoor sightseeing. May to September is hotter, with the strongest sunshine and more demanding midday conditions, while January and December are cooler but still suitable for daytime visits.
JanuaryTemp (°C)15°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours7Dry Days31
January is cool and very dry, around 8-19°C, with occasional brief showers. Daytime visits to museums and historic sites are comfortable.
FebruaryTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours7Dry Days27
February is mild and dry, around 9-21°C, with bright skies and occasional brief showers. The climate suits walks around Cairo’s outdoor archaeological sites.
MarchTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days28
March is warm and dry, around 11-24°C. Saharan winds can bring dust and sharply reduced visibility, so outdoor sightseeing may be disrupted during a storm.
AprilTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days30
April is warm and dry, around 15-29°C, but khamsin dust storms can sharply raise temperatures and reduce visibility. Outdoor plans may be disrupted during dusty spells.
MayTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days31
May is hot and dry, around 18-33°C. Khamsin dust storms can bring sudden heat and poor visibility, while early-day visits suit Cairo’s major outdoor sights.
JuneTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours13Dry Days30
June is very hot and dry, around 21-35°C, with intense sunshine. Museums and early-morning visits are practical choices for sightseeing.
JulyTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours13Dry Days31
July is scorching and extremely dry, around 22-36°C, with strong sunshine. Outdoor visits suit early morning or evening, while museums provide relief at midday.
AugustTemp (°C)32°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours12Dry Days32
August is scorching and very dry, around 23-36°C. Midday heat makes exposed sightseeing demanding, so museums and evening excursions are useful options.
SeptemberTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours11Dry Days29
September is hot and dry, around 21-34°C, with strong sunshine. Agricultural burning can occasionally create smoky air and reduce visibility around outdoor sites.
OctoberTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours9Dry Days31
October is warm and dry, around 18-30°C, with suitable conditions for pyramids, historic districts and museums. Agricultural burning can occasionally create smoky air.
NovemberTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours7Dry Days30
November is mild and dry, around 14-26°C, with sunny days and occasional brief showers. Walking tours and outdoor archaeological visits fit the daytime climate.
DecemberTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours7Dry Days30
December is mild and mostly dry, around 10-21°C, with cool evenings and occasional brief showers. Daytime sightseeing is comfortable with a light layer for after sunset.
Sources: audleytravel.com, en.wikivoyage.org
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Brief
- Try Cairo staples such as koshari, ful medames, ta'ameya, molokhia, grilled meats, Egyptian tea and sugarcane juice.
- Allow extra time for sightseeing and traffic between areas such as Giza, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Zamalek.
Safety and health
- Drink sealed bottled water and check that the cap is intact; tap-water quality varies and may cause illness for visitors. Carry water in Cairo's dry climate. (
wikivoyage.org)
- Avoid swimming, bathing or wading in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis. Avoid floodwater, mud and soil after heavy rain, and cover open wounds because melioidosis is a risk in northern Egypt. (
cdc.gov)
- Reduce mosquito, sand-fly and tick exposure with repellent, covered clothing and accommodation with screens or air conditioning; Egypt has reported risks including dengue, leishmaniasis, African tick-bite fever and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. (
- Comprehensive travel insurance is advisable because private hospitals may require payment or proof of coverage, while emergency response can be delayed by Cairo traffic. (
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours; it is not required for direct travel from the United States. (
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