Cairo Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Cairo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 40°C / 103°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 21°C / 70°F in February, the coldest. Overnight lows in February average 9°C / 49°F. Cairo receives about 27 mm of rain a year across roughly 7 wet days, with February the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Cairo
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 4 mm | 1 |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 9°C / 49°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| March | 25°C / 78°F | 12°C / 54°F | 4 mm | 1 |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 16°C / 60°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| May | 35°C / 94°F | 19°C / 66°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| June | 38°C / 100°F | 22°C / 71°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| July | 40°C / 103°F | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| August | 39°C / 102°F | 24°C / 76°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| September | 36°C / 97°F | 23°C / 73°F | 0 mm | 0 |
| October | 32°C / 89°F | 19°C / 67°F | 2 mm | 0 |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 2 mm | 1 |
| December | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm | 2 |
Best time to visit Cairo
April, November, March offer the most comfortable weather in Cairo: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — April averages 31°C (88°F); November averages 27°C (81°F); March averages 25°C (78°F).
Cairo climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Cairo?
- July is the hottest month in Cairo, with average daytime highs of 40°C / 103°F and overnight lows of 24°C / 75°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Cairo?
- February is the coldest month in Cairo, with average highs of 21°C / 70°F and lows of 9°C / 49°F.
- How much rain does Cairo get a year?
- Cairo receives about 27 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 7 wet days. February is the wettest month (8 mm on average) and July the driest (0 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- April, November, March are the most comfortable months in Cairo: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Cairo →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Cairo weather page.