Cairo Weather
Cairo weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Cairo current weather
Cairo now (local time 19:30)
27°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 35%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
18° – 31°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛅
30°
18°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
29°
19°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
☁️
29°
19°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
⛅
30°
19°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
⛅
30°
20°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
31°
19°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
☁️
29°
19°
💧0%
Sun
10/11
☁️
29°
18°
💧0%
Mon
10/12
☁️
30°
20°
💧4%
Tue
10/13
☁️
31°
22°
💧2%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
23°
💧9%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
28°
22°
💧12%
Fri
10/16
🌤️
30°
21°
💧11%
Sat
10/17
☁️
30°
22°
💧3%
Best time to visit Cairo
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Cairo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 39°C) and the coldest is January (average low 7°C).
Cairo climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 19°C | 7°C | 8 mm | 61% | -4°C |
| FebBest | 21°C | 8°C | 7 mm | 56% | -3°C |
| MarBest | 26°C | 10°C | 7 mm | 51% | -2°C |
| AprBest | 30°C | 13°C | 9 mm | 45% | -2°C |
| May | 35°C | 18°C | 0 mm | 40% | -1°C |
| Jun | 38°C | 21°C | 0 mm | 40% | +1°C |
| Jul | 39°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 42% | +1°C |
| Aug | 39°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 45% | +2°C |
| Sep | 36°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 50% | 0°C |
| OctBest | 31°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 56% | -2°C |
| NovBest | 26°C | 13°C | 17 mm | 59% | -3°C |
| DecBest | 21°C | 9°C | 7 mm | 62% | -4°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Cairo weather month by month: what to wear
Cairo in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Cairo is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 56% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in NovemberBest month
November in Cairo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 59% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in DecemberBest month
December in Cairo is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C, around 7 mm of rain (dry) and 62% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in JanuaryBest month
January in Cairo is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C, around 8 mm of rain (dry) and 61% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in FebruaryBest month
February in Cairo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C, around 7 mm of rain (dry) and 56% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in MarchBest month
March in Cairo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C, around 7 mm of rain (dry) and 51% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in AprilBest month
April in Cairo is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C, around 9 mm of rain (dry) and 45% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in May
May in Cairo is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 40% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in June
June in Cairo is hot: average highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 40% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in July
July in Cairo is hot: average highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 42% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in August
August in Cairo is hot: average highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 45% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Cairo in September
September in Cairo is hot: average highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C, around 0 mm of rain (dry) and 50% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Cairo?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Cairo are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is July (average high 39°C) and the coldest is January (average low 7°C).
›What's the weather like in Cairo in October, and what should I wear?
October in Cairo is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 56% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Cairo in November, and what should I wear?
November in Cairo is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 59% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Cairo?
Cairo is wettest in November, with about 17 mm on average, and driest in May, with about 0 mm.
›How cold does Cairo get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 19°C by day and 7°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.