Weather & climate · Cairo
Best Time to Visit Egypt
March and November
The best time to visit Egypt is March and November, when daytime highs in Cairo are around 25°C. February and April are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (6°C at night).
39°C
Warmest: July
6°C
Coldest nights: January
60 mm
Rain per year
17 mm
Wettest: November
Egypt weather by month
- Jan18°C6°C8 mm
- Feb20°C7°C7 mm
- Mar25°C9°C7 mm
- Apr29°C13°C9 mm
- May34°C17°C0 mm
- Jun37°C20°C0 mm
- Jul39°C21°C0 mm
- Aug38°C22°C0 mm
- Sep35°C20°C0 mm
- Oct31°C17°C5 mm
- Nov25°C12°C17 mm
- Dec20°C8°C7 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 6°C | 8 mm | 61% | 40% | Fair |
| February | 20°C | 7°C | 7 mm | 56% | 42% | Good |
| March | 25°C | 9°C | 7 mm | 51% | 37% | Best time |
| April | 29°C | 13°C | 9 mm | 45% | 39% | Good |
| May | 34°C | 17°C | 0 mm | 40% | 29% | Very hot |
| June | 37°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 40% | 18% | Very hot |
| July | 39°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 42% | 17% | Very hot |
| August | 38°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 45% | 22% | Very hot |
| September | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 50% | 14% | Very hot |
| October | 31°C | 17°C | 5 mm | 56% | 20% | Fair |
| November | 25°C | 12°C | 17 mm | 59% | 31% | Best time |
| December | 20°C | 8°C | 7 mm | 62% | 38% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Cairo (30.05, 31.25). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Egypt have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
March and November. The best time to visit Egypt is March and November, when daytime highs in Cairo are around 25°C. February and April are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (6°C at night).
What is the hottest month in Egypt?
July, with average highs of 39°C in Cairo.
What is the coldest month in Egypt?
January, when nights drop to about 6°C and days reach 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Egypt?
November with about 17 mm; May is the driest (0 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Egypt?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 38°C by day and 0 mm of rain.
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