Cairo Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Cairo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Cairo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 22° | 11° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 22° | 11° | 5 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maart | 26° | 13° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 30° | 17° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mei | 34° | 19° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 39° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 40° | 24° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 39° | 25° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 36° | 23° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 32° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 28° | 16° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 23° | 12° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klimaat type: Hot and arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cairo
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cairo compares met 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 |
Klimaat by airport in Cairo
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in Cairo
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by unesco world heritage site in Cairo
2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Cairo
Go in januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, september, oktober, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cairo
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.6°C below the 32°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 16°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Cairo is a city in Egypte. Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum. Er wonen ongeveer 10 million.
Op dit moment is het 20°C (68°F) in Cairo met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 22°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 19°C en 29°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Cairo is januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, september, oktober, november and december. Het klimaat is hot and arid. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 40°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 11°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 18 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Pyramids of Giza, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis – Pyramid Fields and Nile River.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.6°C below the 32°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cairo today at 10/10. 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 Egypte. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Cairo nu?
It is currently 20°C (68°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 77% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Cairo?
januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, september, oktober, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairo, which has a hot and arid climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 8:39 AM.
How many people live in Cairo?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 8:39 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
