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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.

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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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