Cairo, Egypt Weather

Cairo,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
24°C
75.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 1,007 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 24°C

Cloud: 54%

Humidity: 82%

Wind: N - 6 km/h

Visibility: 27.98 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
21°C / 35°C
Partly Cloudy
Fri
07 Aug
22°C / 35°C
Partly Cloudy
Sat
08 Aug
22°C / 36°C
Mainly Clear
Sun
09 Aug
23°C / 36°C
Mainly Clear
Mon
10 Aug
27°C / 40°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
21° / 24°
21° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
82% 19 km/h
03:00 AM
21° / 24°
21° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
85% 16 km/h
04:00 AM
21° / 24°
21° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
83% 16 km/h
05:00 AM
20° / 24°
20° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
78% 21 km/h
06:00 AM
20° / 26°
20° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
72% 22 km/h
07:00 AM
20° / 27°
20° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
65% 22 km/h
08:00 AM
20° / 29°
20° / 29°
Mainly Clear
58% 21 km/h
09:00 AM
20° / 32°
20° / 32°
Mainly Clear
49% 22 km/h
10:00 AM
19° / 34°
19° / 34°
Clear Sky
42% 24 km/h
11:00 AM
17° / 36°
17° / 36°
Clear Sky
34% 25 km/h
12:00 PM
15° / 37°
15° / 37°
Mainly Clear
28% 26 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 35.97°C
  • Average low 23.2°C
  • Hottest day 40°C (21 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (18 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 48.43%
  • Days with precipitation 0 days
  • Highest precipitation 0 mm

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 37°C
  • Min: 24°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 37ºC (98.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Sleeveless tops or vests

Temperature

Early
21°C / 24°C
Morning
20°C / 32°C
Afternoon
14°C / 37°C
Evening
18°C / 27°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 440
  • CO 190
  • NH3 5
  • NO2 26
  • O3 53
  • PM10 34
  • PM25 18
  • SO2 35
  • CH4 1,569

Sunrise / Sunset

03:17
16:44