Historic Cairo Weather Forecast
Historic Cairo weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Historic Cairo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cairo. Historic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for medieval Islamic Cairo.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Historic Cairo 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 Historic Cairo 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 Nile River, 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 Historic Cairo 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.
Active alerts for Historic Cairo
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Weather in Historic Cairo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:32 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Historic Cairo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 96° / 72° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌥️ Fog | 98° / 73° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌥️ Fog | 100° / 74° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 104° / 77° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 101° / 75° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 98° / 76° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 76° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 102° / 80° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 104° / 78° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 108° / 81° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 105° / 80° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 79° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 104° / 79° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 103° / 78° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 78° | 0% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 0% | -- | — |
Climate in Historic 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 | 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 Historic Cairo
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Air quality and pollen in Historic Cairo
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 Historic Cairo
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.
Explore Historic Cairo
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Historic Cairo?
Historic Cairo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cairo. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Historic Cairo 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 Historic Cairo?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Cairo, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Historic Cairo in?
Historic Cairo observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:32 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Historic 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 Historic Cairo?
Popular options include Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
