El Cairo
26°78°
Humid and Overcast
Feels Like: 30°86°
Min: 25°78°
Max: 28°83°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 26°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day.
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El Cairo starts October 12, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 80% around 04:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 04:00 at roughly 91%.El Cairo starts October 12, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 80% around 04:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 04:00 at roughly 91%.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 25°C toward a daytime high of about 28°C. Moisture in the air spans 78%-97%, with the highest values around 04:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 12:00 at 16 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 78°F toward a daytime high of about 83°F. Moisture in the air spans 78%-97%, with the highest values around 04:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 12:00 at 10 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 88% around 22:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 80% near 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 13.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 6.2 km in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:34, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 88% around 22:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 80% near 23:00. Visibility stays generally good near 8.6 mi on average, though it can drop toward 3.9 mi in thicker cloud or showers. Expect sunrise at 05:34, sunset at 17:20, and 11 hours 46 minutes of sunlight today overall.
The practical takeaway for El Cairo on October 12, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 28°C.The practical takeaway for El Cairo on October 12, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 83°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in El Cairo
How warm does it get in El Cairo?
The warmest month in El Cairo is April, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.The warmest month in El Cairo is April, with average high temperatures of 84°F. The average temperature during this period is around 81°F.
How cold does it get in El Cairo?
The coldest month in El Cairo is February, with average low temperatures of 24°C. The average temperature during this period is around 26°C.The coldest month in El Cairo is February, with average low temperatures of 76°F. The average temperature during this period is around 78°F.
What is the wettest time of year in El Cairo?
The wettest month in El Cairo is October, with an average of 416 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in El Cairo is October, with an average of 16.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in El Cairo?
The driest month in El Cairo is February, with an average of 44 mm of precipitation.The driest month in El Cairo is February, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.