Cairo, Egypt Weather
Cairo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 98°F (37°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 100°F (38°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cairo weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Cairo looks sunny, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 76°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 23 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Cairo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cairo
Weather in Cairo is shaped by its hot desert climate - expect intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. July afternoons typically reach 100°F (38°C), while January highs hover near 66°F (19°C). Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches (36 mm) over about 8 rainy days.
Cairo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 100°F (38°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 114°F (45°C) · Record low: 38°F (3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (1 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 100°F (38°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 49°F (9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 114°F (45°C) and dropped as low as 38°F (3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 0.3 inches (9 mm) of rain over 1 days, while August is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.6 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cairo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cairo is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 99°F (37°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cairo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cairo is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Cairo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 49° | 2 | 0.2 in | 9.3 h/day | 56% |
| February | 70° | 50° | 2 | 0.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 55% |
| March | 77° | 54° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 48% |
| April | 85° | 60° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 42% |
| May | 93° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.4 h/day | 39% |
| June | 98° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.6 h/day | 41% |
| July | 100° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.5 h/day | 45% |
| August | 100° | 75° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.2 h/day | 47% |
| September | 96° | 73° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 50% |
| October | 88° | 67° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 55% |
| November | 79° | 60° | 1 | 0.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 57% |
| December | 70° | 53° | 1 | 0.2 in | 9.1 h/day | 60% |