Cairo المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Cairo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Cairo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 22° | 11° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| فبراير | 22° | 11° | 5 mm | ★★★★★ |
| مارس | 26° | 13° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أبريل | 30° | 17° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ماي | 34° | 19° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| يونيو | 39° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 40° | 24° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 39° | 25° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 36° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 32° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| نوفمبر | 28° | 16° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ديسمبر | 23° | 12° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
المناخ type: Hot and arid. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cairo
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cairo compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cairo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nile River | 0 km | 24°C | about the same | 25 mm |
| Mount Sinai | 314 km | 13°C | 11°C cooler | 53 mm |
| Wadi Musa | 406 km | 19°C | 5°C cooler | 196 mm |
| Petra | 406 km | 19°C | 5°C cooler | 196 mm |
| Tel Aviv | 407 km | 22°C | 3°C cooler | 464 mm |
المناخ by airport in Cairo
1 airports mapped in this atlas
المناخ by attraction in Cairo
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
المناخ by unesco world heritage site in Cairo
2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة Cairo
Go in يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, سبتمبر, أكتوبر, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cairo
Today is cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 27°C is 4.9°C below the 32°C typical for this month.
مطر is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 16°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Cairo is a city in مصر. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 10 million.
درجة الحرارة الآن 19°C (67°F) in Cairo مع غائم. المحسوسة 21°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 19°C و 27°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - ممتاز — انطلق الآن.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Cairo is يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, سبتمبر, أكتوبر, نوفمبر and ديسمبر. المناخ hot and arid. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 40°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near 11°C.
The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 18 km away. Nearby highlights include Pyramids of Giza, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields and Nile River.
باختصار. Today is cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 27°C is 4.9°C below the 32°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 8 AM و 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cairo today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cairo?
Cairo is a city in مصر. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in أفريقيا.
What is the weather like in Cairo الآن?
It is currently 19°C (67°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 90% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Cairo?
يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل, ماي, يونيو, سبتمبر, أكتوبر, نوفمبر and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairo, which has a hot and arid climate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 9:36 PM.
How many people live in Cairo?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport و Cairo?
The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 18 km away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 410 km away.
What are the top things و do in Cairo?
Popular options include Pyramids of Giza, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Nile River and Mount Sinai.
What places are in Cairo?
Cairo covers 4 places in this atlas, including Cairo International Airport, Pyramids of Giza, Historic Cairo and Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 26, 2026 at 9:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
