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Best Time to Visit
Cairo
Visit in May — score 95/100 · avg high 107°F · 0 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 54° | 76° | 39° | 4 | 14 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 62 | 56° | 83° | 39° | 2 | 9 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 68 | 62° | 93° | 43° | 4 | 15 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| April | 84 | 70° | 101° | 48° | 2 | 9 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 95 | 78° | 107° | 56° | 0 | 1 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 93 | 84° | 109° | 62° | 0 | 1 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 90 | 86° | 108° | 67° | 0 | 1 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 88 | 86° | 107° | 69° | 0 | 0 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 89 | 82° | 104° | 65° | 0 | 1 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 81 | 75° | 99° | 58° | 2 | 8 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| November | 67 | 66° | 88° | 50° | 4 | 18 | 10.5h | High | Average |
| December | 57 | 58° | 79° | 42° | 2 | 9 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 82/100
- High
- 100°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cairo (March, April, May) brings average highs of 100°F and lows of 49°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 82/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Summer
- Score
- 90/100
- High
- 108°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cairo (June, July, August) brings average highs of 108°F and lows of 66°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 90/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 93/100.
Fall
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 97°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Cairo (September, October, November) brings average highs of 97°F and lows of 58°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Winter
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 3/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Cairo (December, January, February) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 40°F, with about 3 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
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