Cairo Weather Forecast
Cairo weather: 73°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Cairo
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Next 24 hours
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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 73°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 3 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 2:55 AM.
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 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
