Cairo Weather Forecast
Cairo weather: 83°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.
16 dry days, 1 day above 90°F and humidity at 34%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Cairo
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
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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 83°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 34% 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 7:35 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 7:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
