Climate Insights for El Cairo
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Climate Overview
The climate in El Cairo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 3,270 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Cairo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Cairo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Cairo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 128.8 in of precipitation falls per year. El Cairo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Cairo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Cairo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 30°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.El Cairo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 86°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
El Cairo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,270 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 273 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 507 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 133 mm. That's 374 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Cairo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 128.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 20 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 5.2 in. That's 14.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
El Cairo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Cairo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Cairo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Cairo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.