Best time to visit Cairo

Q: When is the best time to visit Cairo?

The best time to visit Cairo is March, April and November based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Cairo?

The hottest time of year in Cairo is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Cairo?

It never rains much in Cairo but January usually has the most rain with an average of 5mm. There are normally 4 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Cairo?

The sunniest time of year in Cairo is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 85% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Cairo?

The best time to visit Cairo is March, April and November based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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24
Mar
29
Apr
32
May
35
Jun
35
Jul
35
Aug
33
Sep
30
Oct
25
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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9
Mar
9
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12
Jun
11
Jul
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Aug
10
Sep
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Oct
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Cairo?

The hottest time of year in Cairo is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Cairo?

It never rains much in Cairo but January usually has the most rain with an average of 5mm. There are normally 4 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cairo?

The sunniest time of year in Cairo is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 85% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.