Cairo Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Cairo. The annual average is 28°C high / 16°C low — hottest in July (36°C) and coldest in January (9°C).
Cairo Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Cairo's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 28° / 16°
- Best time to visit
- January, February, March
- Hottest month
- July (36°C)
- Coldest month
- January (9°C)
- Wettest month
- January (5mm)
- Driest month
- May (0mm)
As of 2026, Cairo's weather averages 28°C high / 16°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is January, February, March. The hottest month is July (36°C), the coldest is January (9°C), and the wettest is January (5mm).
Best Time to Visit Cairo
Peak season — cool ideal + Korean tourist peak. Hotels triple.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 22 — sun rays reach inner sanctuary. Korean Lunar New Year peak.
BEST MONTH — ideal mild + sunny + pre-Easter peak.
Cairo Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 9° | 5mm | 2 | Very busy | Details → |
| February | 21° / 10° | 5mm | 1 | Very busy | Details → |
| March | 24° / 12° | 5mm | 2 | Very busy | Details → |
| April | 28° / 14° | 5mm | 1 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 32° / 18° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| June | 35° / 21° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| July | 36° / 22° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| August | 36° / 23° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| September | 33° / 20° | 0mm | 0 | Moderate | Details → |
| October | 29° / 17° | 5mm | 1 | Very busy | Details → |
| November | 25° / 14° | 5mm | 2 | Very busy | Details → |
| December | 20° / 10° | 5mm | 2 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Cairo by Season
Warm desert.
Hottest. UV protection.
Mild autumn.
Cool desert.
Cairo Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Cairo? +
For weather, January, February, March are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 19°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Cairo? +
The hottest month is July with an average high of 36°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 9°C. The annual average is 28°C high / 16°C low.
When does it rain most in Cairo? +
The wettest month is January (5mm over about 2 rainy days) and the driest is May (0mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 35mm.
What should I pack for Cairo? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 28/15°C — Warm desert. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 36/22°C — Hottest. UV protection. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 29/17°C — Mild autumn. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 20/10°C — Cool desert.
What is the weather in Cairo this month (June)? +
June averages 35°C high / 21°C low with 0mm rainfall over about 0 rainy days. Crowds are moderate and prices are low.
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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.