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Cairo, Egypt · Temperate oceanic

Cairo in July: go or not?

Tough period. Cairo in July only reaches 3.8/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 30.04°N · 31.24°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Cairo · July
3.8
23–38°
Temperature
2%
Rain
12h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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The month in detail

What to expect in July

In the height of summer, Cairo sees high temperatures (38°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

July ranks 11 out of 12 months in Cairo.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
16°
Daylight
13.8h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 47
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Cairo is April (9.2/10), 5.4 pts higher than July.

See April →See all 12 months →
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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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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
Location

Where is Cairo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Egypt
Temperate 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 July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Cairo (high), with about 13.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.