Cairo Weather Forecast
Cairo weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Cairo weather in December
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Climate in 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 | 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).
Best time to visit Cairo
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Cairo compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cairo.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nile River | 0 mi | 75°F | about the same | 1 in |
| Mount Sinai | 195 mi | 56°F | 52°F cooler | 2 in |
| Wadi Musa | 252 mi | 67°F | 41°F cooler | 8 in |
| Petra | 252 mi | 67°F | 41°F cooler | 8 in |
| Tel Aviv | 253 mi | 71°F | 37°F cooler | 18 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cairo?
Cairo is a city in Egypt. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Cairo right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cairo, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:46 PM.
How many people live in Cairo?
Cairo has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport to 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 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
