Weather
Average highs sit around 36°C with lows near 22°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Cairo — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year.
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in August, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
The verdict
August is usually the wrong time for Cairo: 36° / 22°. Consider February · January instead.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
