AI-generatedCairo at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,210 h
- Rain a year
- 17 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Cairo
Cairo has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year, Cairo is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:5618:25
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:41–07:28 · evening 17:53–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:41 · evening 18:40–18:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Cairo in October?
In October, Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cairo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:56 – 18:25
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Cairo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Cairo, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cairo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Cairo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Cairo: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Cairo
How breezy and how cloudy Cairo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cairo typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Cairo: mostly clear, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cairo
How often the day gets hot in Cairo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cairo has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cairo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 92 | 20° | 9° | 6.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 21° | 9° | 7.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 25° | 11° | 8.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 29° | 14° | 9.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 61 | 33° | 18° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 20° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 22° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 35° | 21° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 31° | 18° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 26° | 14° | 7.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 21° | 11° | 6.4 h | 1 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.06° N, 31.25° E · 23 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Cairo
The best time to visit Cairo is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 17 mm fall in an average year.
Cairo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cairo in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–33 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Cairo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–37 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Cairo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–35 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Cairo in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cairo for you.
Your best months: February – March, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cairo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Cairo: score 97 against 74. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. March has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 97better |
| Day high | 31° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 4 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Cairo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January20° · 7 h
In January, Cairo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in January93February21° · 7 h
In February, Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in February97March25° · 8 h
In March, Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in March87April29° · 9 h
In April, Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in April61May33° · 11 h
In May, Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in May50June36° · 12 h
In June, Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in June50July37° · 11 h
In July, Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in July50August37° · 10 h
In August, Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in August51September35° · 9 h
In September, Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in September74October31° · 8 h
In October, Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in October93November26° · 7 h
In November, Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
Cairo in November91December21° · 6 h
In December, Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cairo.
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Cairo vs. Giza
In October the holiday weather in Cairo and Giza is about equally good (score 74 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Giza as in Cairo.
| in October | Cairo | Giza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Egypt in October: the best places
In October, Cairo ranks 9 of 13 destinations in this country.
- El Gouna31°28°99
- 2Hurghada30°28°99
- 3El Alamein26°26°96
- 4Marsa Alam32°28°96
- 5Alexandria27°26°95
- 6Port Said27°26°93
- 7New Cairo29°85
- 8Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
- 9CairoThis page31°74
Planning a trip to Cairo
Weather for your travel dates
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Cairo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cairo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 45 min
- Distance
- 3,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cairo
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best time to visit Cairo is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cairo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Cairo?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 17 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Cairo get?
Cairo gets around 3,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Cairo in?
Cairo uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from London to Cairo takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cairo?
Cairo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 92.
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