Climate of Cairo, Egypt
Area-weighted average across Cairo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Cairo, a subdivision of Egypt, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 6 mm / 0.2 in depending on the season (28 mm / 1.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C54.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | 13.7°C56.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | 16.2°C61.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.5°C68.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24°C75.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.1°C64.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 13.9°C57°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo, Egypt for sunny, dry weather are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Cairo?
Cairo, Egypt has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 28 mm / 1.1 in, with the wettest month being January (6 mm / 0.2 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
The hottest month in Cairo is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
The coldest month in Cairo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 12.6°C / 54.7°F.
When does it rain most in Cairo?
The wettest month in Cairo is January, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in.