AI-generatedNew Cairo at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,230 h
- Rain a year
- 20 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 271 m
Climate in New Cairo
New Cairo has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year, New Cairo is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:5518:24
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:27 · evening 17:52–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:31–06:40 · evening 18:39–18:49
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 New Cairo in October?
In October, New Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in New Cairo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:55 – 18:24
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 16 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- 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 New 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 New 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 New Cairo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
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 New 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 New Cairo: 1 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in New Cairo
How breezy and how cloudy New 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 New Cairo typically peaks at 19 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 16 % of the sky over New 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 New Cairo
How often the day gets hot in New 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, New Cairo has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 New Cairo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.
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 | 91 | 18° | 7° | 6.7 h | 2 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 19° | 8° | 7.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 23° | 10° | 8.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 28° | 13° | 9.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 71 | 32° | 16° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 34° | 19° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 21° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 35° | 21° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 33° | 20° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 29° | 17° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 24° | 13° | 7.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 20° | 9° | 6.6 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
30.03° N, 31.47° E · 271 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit New Cairo
The best time to visit New Cairo is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 20 mm fall in an average year.
New Cairo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
New Cairo in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–32 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
New Cairo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–36 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
New Cairo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–33 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
New Cairo in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in New Cairo for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in New 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 New Cairo: score 98 against 85. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. March has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 98better |
| Day high | 29° | 23° |
| Night low | 17° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 1 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 5 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 – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
New Cairo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January18° · 7 h
In January, New Cairo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in January93February19° · 7 h
In February, New Cairo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in February98March23° · 8 h
In March, New Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in March96April28° · 9 h
In April, New Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in New Cairo.
New Cairo in April71May32° · 11 h
In May, New Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in New Cairo.
New Cairo in May54June34° · 12 h
In June, New Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in New Cairo.
New Cairo in June50July36° · 11 h
In July, New Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in July50August35° · 10 h
In August, New Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in August62September33° · 9 h
In September, New Cairo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in New Cairo.
New Cairo in September85October29° · 8 h
In October, New Cairo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in New Cairo.
New Cairo in October94November24° · 7 h
In November, New Cairo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 New Cairo.
New Cairo in November92December20° · 7 h
In December, New 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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in New Cairo.
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New Cairo vs. Cairo
In October New Cairo has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs. 74). During the day Cairo is 2 °C warmer than New Cairo.
| in October | New Cairo | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Egypt in October: the best places
In October, New Cairo ranks 7 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 CairoThis page29°85
- 8Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
Planning a trip to New Cairo
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New 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.
New Cairo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 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
- 3,540 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 New Cairo
When is the best time to visit New Cairo?
The best time to visit New Cairo is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in New Cairo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in New Cairo?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 20 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does New Cairo get?
New Cairo gets around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is New Cairo in?
New Cairo uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to New Cairo?
A nonstop flight from London to New Cairo takes about 4 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for New Cairo?
New Cairo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 92.
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