Egypt Weather Forecast
Egypt weather: 85°F, mainly clear. 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 85°F (30°C) in Egypt with mainly clear. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 65°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Egypt is January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.4°F below the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography 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.
Weather in Egypt right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:46 PM, Oct 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 65° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 65° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 68° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 65° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 67° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 66° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 66° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 68° | 4% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 68° | 4% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 72° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 9% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 12% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 71° | 11% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 71° | 7% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 67° | 3% | 18 mph | 6 |
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 | 102° | 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, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - 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
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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 85°F (30°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 30% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Egypt, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August 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 4:46 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 October 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
