Cairo, EgyptQuick decision
When to visit Cairo?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–86°F in April
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
June (0%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Giza PyramidsOctober–April — Khufu, Sphinx and sound and light show.
Egyptian MuseumYear-round — Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Tutankhamun.
Khan el-KhaliliYear-round — ancient souk, Fatimid mosques and crafts.
NileOctober–March — sunset felucca, dinner cruise.
Monthly climate data
Cairo weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 48°F | 68°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 48°F | 70°F | 6% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 54°F | 77°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ April | 59°F | 86°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 66°F | 93°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 June | 72°F | 99°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 73°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 75°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 72°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 66°F | 88°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ November | 59°F | 81°F | 2% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 72°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.2h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 30°F, 2% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 38°F, 0% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 31°F, 1% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 21°F, 5% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 2% rainy days and 30°F.
June is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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