The weather in May in Cairo

It's pleasantly warm in May in Cairo with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Cairo. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Cairo, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2017, Cairo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 76 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 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

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.

May weather comparison

  Cairo New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 76 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Cairo with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cairo is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Cairo, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Cairo

Temperature in May in Cairo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Cairo, New York. 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Cairo

Total precipitation in May in Cairo over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Cairo

Snowfall in May in Cairo per year

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.

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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.