Egypt Weather Forecast
Egypt weather: 100°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Egypt is a country in Africa. Egypt is a country in Africa with its capital at Cairo. It has a population of about 112 million. The capital is Cairo.
Right now it is 100°F (38°C) in Egypt with clear sky. It feels like 101°F. Today runs from 75°F to 100°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Egypt 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 Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Historic Cairo and Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 100°F is in line with 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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Egypt 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.
Active alerts for Egypt
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Weather in Egypt right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Egypt
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 75° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 74° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 73° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 72° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 97° / 74° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 76° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 102° / 77° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 105° / 78° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 82° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 82° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 104° / 84° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 84° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 80° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 78° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 80° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 102° / 79° | 0% | 17 mph | 7 |
Climate in Egypt 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).
Weather map for Egypt
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Air quality and pollen in Egypt
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Egypt
Go in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Egypt
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Egypt
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Egypt
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in Egypt
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Explore Egypt
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Egypt?
Egypt is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Egypt right now?
It is currently 100°F (38°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 27% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Egypt, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:09 PM.
How many people live in Egypt?
Egypt has a population of approximately 112 million.
What is the nearest airport to Egypt?
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 Egypt?
Popular options include Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Mount Sinai and Nile River.
What places are in Egypt?
Egypt covers 4 places in this atlas, including Cairo, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
