Cairo Weather Forecast
Cairo weather: 86°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Cairo
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 31 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Cairo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 71° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 68° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 65° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 84° / 64° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 66° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 67° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 66° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 68° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 67° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 67° | 2% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 2% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 70° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 70° | 8% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 70° | 6% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 71° | 8% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 71° | 6% | 16 mph | 5 |
What this means for Cairo
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month.
Rain 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 61°F.
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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 86°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 28% and wind is 7 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 5:15 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 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
