Cairo · SpringMonth summary
Cairo weather in April
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in April?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.9h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: April is an excellent time to visit Cairo. 86°F, 11.9h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Cairo in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cairo. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Cairo.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 April, Cairo averages 86°F, 2% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
April vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in April
Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
April is an excellent time to visit Cairo (score 9.0/10). With 86°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cairo in April?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.9h/day.
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