Cairo Weather in December 2026: what to expect (8.4/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Cairo enjoys 22.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

December ranks 5 out of 12 months in Cairo. Compared to November: −5°C daytime, −1.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

8°

Daylight

10.1h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 57

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Cairo is April (9.3/10), 0.9 pt higher than December.

See April →See all 12 months →

Context

Our verdict

Cairo, Egyptian capital: 22 million inhabitants in the urban area (Africa's and the Middle East's largest city), chaos, extreme culture shock, ancient civilisation. April is my favourite month (9.4/10): 15-30°C, 2% rain, ideal temperatures for visiting the pyramids.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Egypt

🗣️LanguageArabic

💶CurrencyEgyptian Pound (£)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.60°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 38°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 6%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Cairo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Egypt

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 3.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

30.04°N · 31.24°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cairo?

April is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of April & November offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Cairo get in April?

Cairo averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Cairo?

August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Cairo in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Is Cairo good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Cairo scores 7.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 9.1/10.

When should you avoid Cairo?

August is the most difficult month to visit Cairo, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Cairo in December?

The average UV index reaches 4 in December in Cairo (moderate), with about 10.1h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.