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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, March, December

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

14°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Cairo?

The best time to visit Cairo for a city trip is February, March, December, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

→ Explore the best places to stay in Cairo
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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cairo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
96Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°6
February
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°4
March
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°3
April
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°1
May
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°1
June
47Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
July
41Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
August
41Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
September
47Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
October
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°1
November
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°2
December
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°4

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cairo

When is the best time to visit Cairo for city trips?

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The best time to visit Cairo for city trips is typically in February, March, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cairo?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Cairo, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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