Cairo · SummerMonth summary
Cairo weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 38°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: July is an average time for Cairo. April (9.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Cairo in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits In the height of summer, Cairo sees high temperatures (38°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 July, Cairo averages 38°C, 0% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
July vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in July
Is July a good time to visit Cairo?
July is an acceptable time for Cairo (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (9.0/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Cairo in July?
Temperatures reach 38°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.7h/day.
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