Cairo, Egypt Weather

Cairo,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,015 hPa

Feel like: 23 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 84%

Wind: N - 5 km/h

Visibility: 28.68 km

Weather forecast

Thu
05 Nov
17°C / 23°C
Overcast
Fri
06 Nov
15°C / 24°C
Partly Cloudy
Sat
07 Nov
14°C / 24°C
Partly Cloudy
Sun
08 Nov
14°C / 24°C
Overcast
Mon
09 Nov
15°C / 25°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Overcast
84% 12 km/h
02:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Overcast
86% 11 km/h
03:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Overcast
88% 11 km/h
04:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Mainly Clear
94% 8 km/h
05:00 AM
18° / 19°
18° / 19°
Mainly Clear
94% 8 km/h
06:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Clear Sky
85% 11 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 23°
17° / 23°
Clear Sky
69% 13 km/h
08:00 AM
16° / 26°
16° / 26°
Clear Sky
54% 14 km/h
09:00 AM
12° / 28°
12° / 28°
Clear Sky
38% 15 km/h
10:00 AM
8° / 29°
8° / 29°
Clear Sky
27% 17 km/h
11:00 AM
6° / 30°
6° / 30°
Clear Sky
22% 18 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.17°C
  • Average low 15.9°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (01 November 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (17 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 57.33%
  • Days with precipitation 1 days
  • Highest precipitation 2 mm (07 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 19°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Cairo over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Cairo in the coming days

Rainfall in Cairo in the coming days

Cairo Climate Summary

Cairo features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 24.85ºC (76.73ºF), which is about -0.05% lower than the national average for Egypt. Annually, the city experiences approximately 0.81 millimeters (0.03 inches) of rainfall, spread across 2.53 rainy days, accounting for 0.69% of the year.

Longitude 30.0444196
Latitude 31.2357116
Yearly high temperature 28.59ºC (83.46ºF)
Yearly low temperature 17.28ºC (63.1ºF)
Hottest month May 32.97ºC (91.35ºF)
Coldest month February 11.19ºC (52.14ºF)
Yearly precip 0.81mm (0.03in)
Days with rainfall 2.53 days (0.69%)
Driest month August (46.64%)
Wettest month November (56.58%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 18.39° / 9.89° 0.27 days
February 20.81° / 11.19° 0.18 days
March 24.51° / 12.94° 0.45 days
April 28.48° / 15.5° 0.36 days
May 32.97° / 19.6° 0.0 days
June 35.39° / 21.95° 0.09 days
July 36.65° / 23.01° 0.0 days
August 36.56° / 23.85° 0.0 days
September 34.16° / 22.05° 0.0 days
October 30.08° / 19.61° 0.27 days
November 24.94° / 15.88° 0.64 days
December 20.14° / 11.93° 0.27 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Cairo?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 32.97ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of 11.19ºC).

2. What should I wear in Cairo today?

For today's very hot weather in Cairo, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Sunscreen for skin protection

Temperature

Early
18°C / 20°C
Morning
12°C / 28°C
Afternoon
6°C / 29°C
Evening
13°C / 20°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 455
  • CO 239
  • NH3 1
  • NO2 27
  • O3 42
  • PM10 37
  • PM25 23
  • SO2 30
  • CH4 1,667

Sunrise / Sunset

04:11
15:05