Geography of Historic Cairo
Geography of Historic Cairo: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Historic Cairo
Nile River is 0 mi to the north, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields is 8 mi to the south-west, Pyramids of Giza is 8 mi to the south-west and Cairo International Airport is 11 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 30°2′39.8″N 31°14′8.5″E (30.0444, 31.2357)
Quick facts about Historic Cairo
| Type | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
|---|---|
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 30°2′39.8″N 31°14′8.5″E (30.0444, 31.2357) |
| UNESCO inscription | 1979 |
| Known for | medieval Islamic Cairo |
| Local time | 3:33 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December |
| Climate | Hot and arid |
Summary
Historic Cairo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cairo. Historic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for medieval Islamic Cairo.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Historic Cairo with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 73°F to 99°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Historic Cairo is January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 103°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.
The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Mount Sinai.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 99°F is 3.6°F below the 103°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Historic 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.
Climate in Historic Cairo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 72° | 52° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 78° | 55° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 87° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 93° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 101° | 73° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 103° | 76° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 103° | 76° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 98° | 73° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 89° | 67° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 82° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 73° | 54° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Historic Cairo?
Historic Cairo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cairo. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Historic Cairo right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Historic Cairo?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Cairo, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Historic Cairo in?
Historic Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 3:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Historic Cairo?
The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 11 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 255 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Historic Cairo?
Popular options include Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
