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Cairo

33°

Clear sky

High: 36° · Low: 23° · Feels like 32°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 37 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 34°
20:00 · 33°
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00:00 · 26°
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10:00 · 28°
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12:00 · 32°
13:00 · 33°
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18:00 · 36°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    38° / 25°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    14 km/h NW
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    5:55 / 20:00

Details

Air quality
48 Moderate
PM2.5 16 · PM10 19

Cairo Climate

On the edge of the Sahara, Cairo has a hot desert climate (BWh) with very little rain, amounting to little more than a few brief showers in winter. Summers (June–September) are scorching and dry, with daytime highs of 35–40°C that can top 42°C, while winters (December–February) are pleasantly mild at 9–20°C with cool nights. In spring, the hot, dusty khamsin wind blows in from the desert, bringing sandstorms that cut visibility and push air quality down. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

What are the hottest months in Cairo?

June through August are hottest, with daytime highs usually 35–40°C and occasionally above 42°C, under intense sun and the low humidity typical of the desert.

Does it rain in Cairo?

Very rarely. Cairo receives only about 25mm of rain a year, mostly as brief winter showers; for most of the year skies are sunny and dry.

What is the khamsin and when does it occur?

The khamsin is a hot, dry, dust-laden wind off the desert, typically arriving between March and May, causing sandstorms, reduced visibility and elevated AQI.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

October to April is ideal, with mild daytime temperatures of 20–28°C that let you tour the pyramids without the harsh summer heat.

Nearby locations

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Updated: 4:47:49 PM