Cairo · SummerMonth summary
Cairo weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 100°F
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in August?
✅ 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: Not the best window: 0% rain risk and 12.0h of sunshine. April is much safer.
By trip type
Cairo in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Cairo sees high temperatures (38°F). 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 °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 August, Cairo averages 100°F, 0% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in August
Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
August 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 August?
Temperatures reach 100°F. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.0h/day.
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