Cairo, EgyptQuick decision
When to visit Cairo?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–30°C in April
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
June (0%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Giza PyramidsOctober–April — Khufu, Sphinx and sound and light show.
Egyptian MuseumYear-round — Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Tutankhamun.
Khan el-KhaliliYear-round — ancient souk, Fatimid mosques and crafts.
NileOctober–March — sunset felucca, dinner cruise.
Monthly climate data
Cairo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 9°C | 20°C | 4% | 0.1 | 9.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 9°C | 21°C | 6% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 12°C | 25°C | 4% | 0.3 | 10.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ April | 15°C | 30°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 19°C | 34°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 22°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 23°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 24°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 22°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 19°C | 31°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.4h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 15°C | 27°C | 2% | 0.1 | 9.5h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 22°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.2h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 2% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 38°C, 0% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 31°C, 1% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°C, 5% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 2% rainy days and 30°C.
June is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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