Climate in Cairo — Annual Weather Overview
Cairo has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 38.3°C) and the coolest is January (19.4°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 18.9°C swing between July highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 51mm a year — March sees the most at 16.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.1 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 29.3°C, 18mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 37.5°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 31.2°C, 5mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 20.6°C, 27mm rain.
Cairo — Monthly Temperatures
Cairo — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
August to June
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Cairo stays reasonable all year.
Cairo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4°C | 9.4°C | 8.8mm | 9.2h | 2 | 10/10 |
| February | 20.2°C | 9.6°C | 8.3mm | 9.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 24.0°C | 12.0°C | 16.4mm | 10.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 29.8°C | 15.4°C | 1.6mm | 11.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 34.0°C | 19.2°C | 0.0mm | 12.2h | 0 | 10/10 |
| June | 36.2°C | 21.6°C | 0.1mm | 13.5h | 0 | 8/10 |
| July | 38.3°C | 23.4°C | 0.0mm | 13.6h | 0 | 6/10 |
| August | 38.0°C | 24.0°C | 0.1mm | 12.3h | 0 | 8/10 |
| September | 36.0°C | 22.9°C | 0.1mm | 11.6h | 0 | 8/10 |
| October | 31.2°C | 19.8°C | 2.2mm | 10.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 26.4°C | 15.9°C | 2.9mm | 9.7h | 1 | 10/10 |
| December | 22.2°C | 12.1°C | 10.0mm | 9.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Cairo. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Cairo have?
Cairo has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 19.4°C in January to 38.3°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July is the hottest month in Cairo, with average highs of 38.3°C and lows of 23.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 19.4°C and lows of 9.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Cairo?
March is the wettest month, averaging 16.4mm of rainfall over around 1 rainy days.
How much rain does Cairo get per year?
Cairo receives around 51mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo is August to June. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.