Egypt Cairo Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Cairo is moderate
August is moderate for Cairo.
Like July. Hotels 30-40% off.
Travel score
Cairo August Weather Stats
Avg High
36°C
Avg Low
23°C
Rainy Days
0
0mm total
Sunshine
11h
Daily avg
Humidity
50%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
45 μg/m³
PM10
65 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
39°C
Nighttime
24°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels 30-40% off
Cons
- Hot tropical 36°C
August Events & Festivals
- Late hot peak
Cairo in August — Full Picture
Like July. Hotels 30-40% off.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hottest.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
28°C
14.7°C
1/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current35.7°C
22°C
0/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
29°C
17°C
1/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
20°C
9.7°C
1.7/mo
Cairo Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 19° | 9° | 2d·5mm | 7h | 60% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 21° | 10° | 1d·5mm | 8h | 55% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 24° | 12° | 2d·5mm | 8h | 50% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 28° | 14° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 45% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 32° | 18° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 40% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 35° | 21° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 40% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 36° | 22° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 45% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 36° | 23° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 50% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 33° | 20° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 50% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 29° | 17° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 55% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| November (Best) | 25° | 14° | 2d·5mm | 8h | 60% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 20° | 10° | 2d·5mm | 7h | 60% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
Cairo in August is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Cairo in August?
Cairo August averages a high of 36°C and a low of 23°C.
Does it rain much in Cairo in August?
Cairo August averages 0mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Cairo in August?
Hottest.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cairo in August?
Cairo August sunrise is 05:15 and sunset is 18:45, with 13h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Cairo in August?
Cairo August air quality (AQI) averages 100, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 45μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Cairo in August?
In August, Cairo is great for Early Pyramids, Indoor.
Is August peak season in Cairo?
Cairo August crowds are moderate and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.