What’s the climate like in Cairo?
The current climate in Cairo features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cairo in recent years was 40°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2017.
On average, Cairo gets 910 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo for sunny weather is April through October. 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.
Climate Table of Cairo
The climate table of Cairo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 82 | 77 | 74 | 52 | 87 | 37 | 30 | 36 | 84 | 91 | 188 | 72 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,3 | 3,2 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,8 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation*: 910 mm per year, averaging 76 mm per month
- Snowfall: 8,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in July, 36 mm in August and 37 mm in June
- Wettest months: 188 mm in November, 91 mm in October and 87 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Cairo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cairo, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cairo
This graph shows how much rainfall Cairo, Italy, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Cairo
This graph shows how much snow Cairo, Italy, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cairo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cairo, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cairo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cairo, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cairo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cairo, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cairo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Cairo, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cairo by Month
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