River in Egypt

Geography of Nile River

Geography of Nile River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 72°F now🕔 11:35 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December

Geography of Nile River

Latitude30.0444
Longitude31.2357
HemisphereNorthern

Cairo is 0 mi to the north, Historic Cairo is 0 mi to the north, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields is 8 mi to the south-west and Pyramids of Giza is 8 mi to the south-west.

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Coordinates: 30°2′39.8″N 31°14′8.5″E (30.0444, 31.2357)

Quick facts about Nile River

TypeRiver
CountryEgypt
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates30°2′39.8″N 31°14′8.5″E (30.0444, 31.2357)
Length4.132 mi
Known forthe longest river in Africa
Local time11:35 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Summary

Nile River is a river in Egypt. Nile River is a river known as the longest river in Africa.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Nile River with mainly clear. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 72°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Nile River 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 Historic Cairo, 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 96°F is 6.7°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 Nile River today at 9.9/10. 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 Nile River month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January71°51°0,1 in★★★★★
February72°52°0,2 in★★★★★
March78°55°0,4 in★★★★★
April87°62°0,1 in★★★★★
May93°67°0,0 in★★★★★
June101°73°0,0 in★★★★
July103°76°0,0 in★★★★
August103°76°0,0 in★★★★
September98°73°0,0 in★★★★
October89°67°0,0 in★★★★★
November82°61°0,1 in★★★★★
December73°54°0,1 in★★★★★

Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nile River?

Nile River is a river in Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Nile River right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nile River?

January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nile River, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nile River in?

Nile River observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Nile River?

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 Nile River?

Popular options include Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Mount Sinai.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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