Best time to visit Cairo: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Cairo are Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov.
Best months
Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
Peak season
Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct and Nov
Off season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 10.9°C – 21.1°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
Temp: 9.8°C – 20.2°C
Rain: 2mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Mar
BestTemp: 13.6°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Apr
BestTemp: 16.3°C – 30.2°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 10/10
May
Temp: 19.4°C – 33.6°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 12.2h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Jun
Temp: 22.6°C – 38°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 13.5h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Jul
Temp: 24.6°C – 39.6°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 13.6h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Aug
Temp: 24.6°C – 38.6°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.2h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Sep
Temp: 23.1°C – 36°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Oct
BestTemp: 19.7°C – 31.2°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Nov
BestTemp: 16.5°C – 27°C
Rain: 2mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Dec
Temp: 12.5°C – 22.2°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
March, April, October, and November stand out as Cairo's best months to visit, each carrying the highest visit scores in the data. These months combine comfortable daytime highs, ranging from about 26.2C in March to 31.2C in October, with low rainfall and strong daily sunshine of 9.6 to 11.3 hours.
The trade-off is that some of these same months, March, April, October, and November, along with July and August, are also listed as peak season, which can mean more visitors at major sites. Summer months bring the most extreme heat, with July highs averaging 39.6C and August close behind at 38.6C, while January and December are the rainiest, though still light, with 4mm of rain each.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.