Cairo weather and climate
This page brings together Cairo’s basic facts and a month-by-month climate reference for planning business trips, factory visits, travel or a move. For current weather and the next days’ forecast, tap the button above and pick Cairo on the Egypt weather page.
Governorate facts
- Governorate: Cairo
- Capital: Cairo
- Area: 3,085 km²
- Population: 9,539,673 — 2017 census (Wikidata)
- Weather point: 30.0444, 31.2357
- Elevation: 22 m
Month-by-month climate (2016–2025 average)
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Humidity | Avg max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 9°C | 4 mm | 59% | 16 km/h |
| Feb | 21°C | 10°C | 7 mm | 57% | 16 km/h |
| Mar | 25°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 49% | 18 km/h |
| Apr | 30°C | 15°C | 2 mm | 43% | 19 km/h |
| May | 35°C | 19°C | 0 mm | 39% | 19 km/h |
| Jun | 38°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 41% | 19 km/h |
| Jul | 39°C | 23°C | 0 mm | 45% | 19 km/h |
| Aug | 38°C | 24°C | 0 mm | 47% | 18 km/h |
| Sep | 36°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 51% | 18 km/h |
| Oct | 32°C | 19°C | 3 mm | 55% | 17 km/h |
| Nov | 27°C | 15°C | 2 mm | 58% | 14 km/h |
| Dec | 22°C | 11°C | 5 mm | 61% | 15 km/h |
Climate summary
Based on 2016–2025 reanalysis data, the hottest month in Cairo is July, with an average high near 39°C; the coolest is January, with an average low near 9°C. Average yearly precipitation is about 31 mm; the wettest month is March (about 8 mm). Months with average highs between 20 and 30°C: January, February, March, April, November, December.
Climate source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5-Land reanalysis, Copernicus Climate Change Service / ECMWF, CC BY 4.0), monthly averages of daily data 2016–2025. Reanalysis is a model estimate, not station observations, and can differ from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority. Data source: Wikidata (CC0).
Landmarks in this governorate
- Heliopolis
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- al-Azhar Mosque
- Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
- Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
- Babylon Fortress
- Hanging Church
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- Pyramid of Djedefre
- Al-Hussein Mosque
- Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Other governorates
Travel and daily-life tips
- In summer (June–September) Upper Egypt often passes 40°C by day; plan outdoor work and visits early in the morning and carry water and sun protection.
- Spring brings dust storms (the khamsin wind); take care on the road when visibility drops, and people with breathing problems may wear a mask.
- In winter the north coast (Alexandria, Matrouh, North Sinai) gets rain and sometimes strong wind; follow the forecast before coastal roads or sea trips.
- Official warnings come from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
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