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Average weather for Cairo in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Cairo with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 15°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Cairo

Start of May

The month of May starts in Cairo with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 10°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cairo is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

In May, there is an average of 173 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Cairo in May

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Temperature Average temperature
22°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
27°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
17°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
173 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
11 days 14 days
Snow Total snowfall
0,2 cm 0 cm
Snow Snowy days
1 day 0 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is May a good time to visit Cairo?

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Cairo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2018, Cairo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 22°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Cairo

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Cairo, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Cairo

Daily Precipitation in May in Cairo

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cairo, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Cairo.

Daily Precipitation in May in Cairo

Daily Snowfall in May in Cairo

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Cairo, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.

Daily Snowfall in May in Cairo

Daily UV index in May in Cairo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cairo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in May in Cairo

Temperature in May in Cairo over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Cairo Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Cairo over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cairo, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Cairo over the years

Snowfall in May in Cairo per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Cairo, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in May in Cairo over the past years

Daily weather in May for Cairo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Cairo by month

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