Cairo · WinterMonth summary
Cairo weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cairo in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.8/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cairo in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Cairo enjoys 20°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 January, Cairo averages 68°F, 4% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cairo in January
Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
January is an excellent time to visit Cairo (score 7.8/10). With 68°F, 9.4h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cairo in January?
With 68°F max and 9.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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