Cairo, Egypt Weather

Cairo,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,010 hPa

Feel like: 24 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 20%

Wind: W - 11 km/h

Visibility: 81.98 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Feb
14°C / 29°C
Overcast
Mon
09 Feb
17°C / 27°C
Overcast
Tue
10 Feb
13°C / 24°C
Overcast
Wed
11 Feb
10°C / 23°C
Overcast
Thu
12 Feb
14°C / 27°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
2° / 27°
2° / 27°
Clear Sky
20% 30 km/h
15:00 PM
2° / 26°
2° / 26°
Clear Sky
21% 28 km/h
16:00 PM
4° / 25°
4° / 25°
Clear Sky
26% 20 km/h
17:00 PM
4° / 23°
4° / 23°
Clear Sky
29% 7 km/h
18:00 PM
5° / 21°
5° / 21°
Clear Sky
34% 7 km/h
19:00 PM
5° / 20°
5° / 20°
Clear Sky
38% 7 km/h
20:00 PM
5° / 19°
5° / 19°
Clear Sky
39% 8 km/h
21:00 PM
4° / 18°
4° / 18°
Mainly Clear
41% 9 km/h
22:00 PM
4° / 17°
4° / 17°
Clear Sky
42% 10 km/h
23:00 PM
4° / 17°
4° / 17°
Partly Cloudy
44% 11 km/h
00:00 AM
4° / 16°
4° / 16°
Clear Sky
45% 12 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 24.4°C
  • Average low 12.93°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (14 February 2026)
  • Coldest day 8°C (26 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 39.7%
  • Days with precipitation 2 days
  • Highest precipitation 3 mm (12 February 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 28°C
  • Min: 14°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 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers

Temperature

Early
6°C / 15°C
Morning
4°C / 23°C
Afternoon
2°C / 26°C
Evening
4°C / 18°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 446
  • CO 151
  • NH3 1
  • NO2 11
  • O3 65
  • PM10 115
  • PM25 28
  • SO2 25
  • CH4 1,386

Sunrise / Sunset

04:40
15:37