Cairo month by month

The best time to visit Cairo

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Cairo is February · January · December: 21° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	19° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
February	21° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
March	24° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	28° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	32° / 18°	Low	$	Fair
June	35° / 21°	Low	$	Avoid
July	36° / 22°	Low	$	Avoid
August	36° / 22°	Low	$	Avoid
September	33° / 20°	Low	$	Fair
October	30° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	25° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	21° / 10°	High	$$	Ideal

Best months February January December March

Months to avoid June July August

The year in Cairo

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Cairo.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 28°C · Warming up, occasional dusty khamsin winds

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Avoid

Jun–Aug · highs around 36°C · Dangerously hot, midday sightseeing punishing

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 29°C · Cooling down, comfortable for touring again

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 20°C · Cool and dry, holiday crowds at the pyramids

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

February ·December

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

September ·May

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

September ·May

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·October

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: EGP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 9° – 36°
Strongest months: February, January, December
Good for: culture · city · adventure · food

Events in Cairo

Jan Coptic Christmas — Egypt's Christian minority celebrates with midnight Mass and feasting.
Feb–Oct Abu Simbel Sun Festival — Sunlight aligns to illuminate the inner sanctuary's statues at dawn.
Nov Cairo International Film Festival — The Middle East's oldest film festival screens regional and global cinema.

Every month in Cairo

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Cairo in January 19° · $$ Ideal Cairo in February 21° · $$ Ideal Cairo in March 24° · $$ Great Cairo in April 28° · $$ Great Cairo in May 32° · $ Fair Cairo in June 35° · $ Avoid Cairo in July 36° · $ Avoid Cairo in August 36° · $ Avoid Cairo in September 33° · $ Fair Cairo in October 30° · $$ Great Cairo in November 25° · $$ Great Cairo in December 21° · $$ Ideal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Cairo?

What is the cheapest time to visit Cairo?

September — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 42%.

When should you avoid Cairo?

June, July, August.

What is the weather like in Cairo?

Average highs sit around 36°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Cairo