When is the best time to go to Cairo?

When is the best time to go to Cairo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Cairo
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • Cairo has dry periods all year long
  • January is the coldest month of the year


Annual weather in Cairo

Infographic of the best times to visit Cairo
Infographic of the best times to visit Cairo ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Cairo month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Cairo for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

January February March April May June July August September October November December



Weather and climate in Cairo

Cairo enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cairo is 88°F (ranging from 70°F in january to 103°F in august). Annual rainfall is 1.3in, with a minimum of 0in in july and a maximum of 0.2in in november.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 58°F and it rains in february about 0.2in.
  • From march to may the climate is very good. It is for example 95°F as maximum temperature in may and you can expect to have 0.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to september the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 99°F°C.
  • From october to november the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and, in november, 0 days of rain are expected.
  • In december the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and it rains about 1% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cairo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cairo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cairo

Find out when Cairo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cairo

  • Very low season in Cairo
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and June.
  • Low season in Cairo
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, April, May and November.
  • High season in Cairo
    The number of visitors to Cairo is high in: July and September.
  • Peak season in Cairo
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cairo is during: August, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Cairo month by month



Best time for low prices in Cairo

Average prices of hotels in Cairo month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cairo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Cairo

A return flight between London and Cairo is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 322 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 276 more for your airline ticket to Cairo if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cairo

On average, it costs $ 32 per day to hire a car in Cairo. This price varies by $ 7.4 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 28 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 36.

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