Cairo · WinterMonth summary
Cairo weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in February (8.0/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cairo in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Even in winter, Cairo enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 February, Cairo averages 21°C, 6% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +9°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in February
Is February a good time to visit Cairo?
February is an excellent time to visit Cairo (score 8.0/10). With 21°C, 9.8h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cairo in February?
With 21°C and 9.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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