Cairo weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cairo, Egypt. Like most weather services, we show Cairo at one spot: Cairo, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 19°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Oct–DecOff season Jun–Aug
About Cairo weather
Is it raining in Cairo right now?
No. It’s clear and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Cairo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–32° and lows of 15–19°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Cairo lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cairo?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cairo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cairo is Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (65°F) in January to 39°C (101°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
November is the wettest month, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 39°C (101°F) and lows of 21°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Cairo have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 17 mm (0.7 in).
Cairo weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cairo), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cairo
Weather can differ a lot within Cairo: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| Madīnat an Naşr | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| New Cairo | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| Ḩalwān | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| El Shorouk | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | None | 17–37°C | 65 mm |
| Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā | Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec | None | 18–39°C | 60 mm |
| Badr | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | None | 17–37°C | 65 mm |