Climate Insights for Cairo

The climate in Cairo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 28mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 8mm of rainfall. Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Cairo vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Cairo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 28mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cairo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Cairo, which began on March 20, 2026. Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Cairo is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 4mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for 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.