Egypt Cairo Weather in September — Climate Guide
September in Cairo is high
September is high for Cairo.
End of summer heat. Hotels reasonable.
Travel score
Cairo September Weather Stats
Avg High
33°C
Avg Low
20°C
Rainy Days
0
0mm total
Sunshine
11h
Daily avg
Humidity
50%
moderate
UV Index
9
Very high
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
September Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
42 μg/m³
PM10
62 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
35°C
Nighttime
21°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for September
September Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Less crowded
- Hotels reasonable
Cons
- Hot tropical 33°C
September Events & Festivals
- End of summer heat
Cairo in September — Full Picture
End of summer heat. Hotels reasonable.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hot autumn.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
28°C
14.7°C
1/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
35.7°C
22°C
0/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current29°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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Cairo September Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is September a good time to visit Cairo?
Cairo in September is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Cairo in September?
Cairo September averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C.
Does it rain much in Cairo in September?
Cairo September averages 0mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Cairo in September?
Hot autumn.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cairo in September?
Cairo September sunrise is 05:30 and sunset is 18:10, with 12h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Cairo in September?
Cairo September air quality (AQI) averages 95, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 42μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Cairo in September?
In September, Cairo is great for Pyramids, Egyptian Museum/GEM, Khan el-Khalili.
Is September peak season in Cairo?
Cairo September crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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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.