EgyptThe climate of Cairo
The current climate in Cairo features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cairo, Egypt.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Cairo in recent years was 47°C in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in February 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Cairo receives 11 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cairo. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Cairo
The climate table of Cairo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,6 | 8,8 | 0,7 | 0,2 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Cairo, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Cairo
Yearly Temperature in Cairo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cairo, Egypt. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cairo
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cairo
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cairo, Egypt. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Cairo
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Average weather in Cairo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.