Cairo Weather by Month
Twelve months of Cairo, Egypt weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Cairo's warmest month is July (average high 37.6°C (99.7°F)) and the coolest is January (19.7°C (67.5°F)). The most rain falls in February (about 5 mm), and July is the driest (about 0 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 13.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Cairo
Ranked within Cairo's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Cairo month by month
January
GreatHigh 19.7°C (67.5°F)
Low 8.7°C (47.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 4 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h sunshine / day
February
GreatHigh 21.3°C (70.3°F)
Low 9.3°C (48.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 5 mm (0.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h sunshine / day
March
GreatHigh 25.3°C (77.5°F)
Low 11.7°C (53.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 4 mm (0.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 29.6°C (85.3°F)
Low 14.6°C (58.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 1 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.6 h sunshine / day
May
GoodHigh 33.7°C (92.7°F)
Low 18.2°C (64.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 1 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h sunshine / day
June
FairHigh 36.7°C (98.1°F)
Low 20.9°C (69.6°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.7 h sunshine / day
July
FairHigh 37.6°C (99.7°F)
Low 22.4°C (72.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.5 h sunshine / day
August
FairHigh 37.5°C (99.5°F)
Low 22.9°C (73.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h sunshine / day
September
GoodHigh 35.3°C (95.5°F)
Low 21.5°C (70.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h sunshine / day
October
GreatHigh 31.1°C (88°F)
Low 18.7°C (65.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 2 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h sunshine / day
November
GreatHigh 26.1°C (79°F)
Low 14.7°C (58.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 2 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h sunshine / day
December
GreatHigh 21.5°C (70.7°F)
Low 10.8°C (51.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 3 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h sunshine / day
Cairo Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
37.6°C (99.7°F)
Hottest month avg high
19.7°C (67.5°F)
Coolest month avg high
5mm
Wettest month avg
0mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.7°C (67.5°F) | 8.7°C (47.7°F) | 3.8mm | 1 | 9.4h |
| Feb | 21.3°C (70.3°F) | 9.3°C (48.7°F) | 4.9mm | 1 | 9.6h |
| Mar | 25.3°C (77.5°F) | 11.7°C (53.1°F) | 4.4mm | 1 | 11h |
| Apr | 29.6°C (85.3°F) | 14.6°C (58.3°F) | 1.3mm | 0 | 11.6h |
| May | 33.7°C (92.7°F) | 18.2°C (64.8°F) | 0.5mm | 0 | 12.6h |
| Jun | 36.7°C (98.1°F) | 20.9°C (69.6°F) | 0.1mm | 0 | 13.7h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Cairo's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for hot, sunny days.
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