Cairo · SpringMonth summary
Cairo weather in April
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in April?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.9h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Cairo in April ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Cairo in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Cairo. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Cairo.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Cairo averages 30°C, 2% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
April vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in April
Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
April is an excellent time to visit Cairo (score 9.0/10). With 30°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cairo in April?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.9h/day.
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