- Rain mm/yr
- 28
- Snowfall
- Not relevant — Cairo does not experience snowfall
- Climate Type
- Subtropical desert (Köppen BWh)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best time to visit is November through March — mild days (19–28°C (66–82°F)), cool nights, and almost no rain.
- Summer (June–September) is intensely hot, with highs regularly exceeding 35°C (95°F); many nomads relocate or adjust work schedules during this period.
- Khamsin winds occur March–May, bringing dust storms and temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) — indoor activities advisable during these episodes.
- Cairo is extremely dry year-round; rain falls maybe 2–3 times per year. Humidity remains moderate except in summer when proximity to the Nile River pushes it toward 61%.
- Pack lightweight, breathable clothing; sunscreen and sunglasses are essential. Winter (Dec–Feb) requires a light jacket for cool evenings.
Humidity
- Range Percent
- 36–61%
- Lowest Month
- May
- Highest Month
- August
Rainfall
- Wettest Month
- February
- Annual Total Mm
- 28
- Wettest Month Mm
- 2.4
- Note
- Extremely scarce; concentrated in winter (December–February)
Snowfall
Not relevant — Cairo does not experience snowfall
Best Months
Best Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
- March
Climate Type
Subtropical desert (Köppen BWh)
Worst Months
Worst Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
Temperature Range
- Coldest Months
- January
- Peak Hot Months
- July–August
- Coldest Low Celsius
- 9
- Coldest High Celsius
- 19
- Peak Hot Low Celsius
- 23
- Peak Hot High Celsius
- 35
- Coldest Low Fahrenheit
- 48
- Coldest High Fahrenheit
- 66
- Peak Hot Low Fahrenheit
- 73
- Peak Hot High Fahrenheit
- 95
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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