Climate of Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Point-value climate at Cairo (Cairo, Egypt). Population approximately 11,893,000.
Located in Cairo, Egypt, Cairo has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 11,893,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 13.8°C / 56.8°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (December) — about 26 mm / 1 in across the year. As the national capital of Egypt, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cairo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8°C56.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | 14.8°C58.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.3°C63.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.5°C70.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24.8°C76.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.2°C82.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.9°C82.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 23.8°C74.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 19.3°C66.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.1°C59.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cairo?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Cairo's warmest month is July at an average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cairo?
Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 13.8°C / 56.8°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 26 mm / 1 in, with the wettest month being December (6 mm / 0.2 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Cairo in July?
The average temperature in Cairo in July is 28.2°C / 82.8°F, with rainfall of about 0 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cairo?
The driest month in Cairo is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Cairo?
The wettest month in Cairo is December, with approximately 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall.