Best Time to Visit Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Cairo for sunny, dry weather is February–December — 11 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–November; the wetter half falls in December–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.8°C / 56.8°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 6 mm / 0.2 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cairo, Cairo, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cairo's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cairo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Cairo?
The rainy season at Cairo, Cairo runs through December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is December (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the driest month in Cairo?
The driest month in Cairo is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cairo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cairo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 6 mm / 0.2 in in December, and the coldest month averages 13.8°C / 56.8°F.
Is Cairo climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cairo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Egypt figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cairo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.