The month in detail
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Cairo enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
January ranks 7 out of 12 months in Cairo. Compared to December: −2°C daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
5°
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 67
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Cairo is April (9.2/10), 1.1 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Cairo
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Tours, tickets, experiences
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🎟️ Activities & tours · Cairo
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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 · 7%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Cairo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
EgyptTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.2 → 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 4.0% rainy days. The months of April & October 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 9.0/10.
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 9.0/10.
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 January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Cairo (moderate), with about 10.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.