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Best time to visit Cairo

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Cairo, Egypt

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	10-20°C, sunny and clear	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant daytime temperatures • Clear skies perfect for sightseeing ⚠ Nights can be cool, bring layers.
February	12-22°C, sunny and dry	moderate	moderate	• Comfortable temperatures for exploring ancient sites • Low humidity ⚠ Occasional sandstorms can occur.
March	15-25°C, sunny and pleasant	moderate	moderate	• Ideal weather for outdoor activities • Beginning of spring bloom ⚠ Khamsin winds can bring dust later in the month.
April	18-28°C, sunny and warm	moderate	moderate	• Warm, comfortable temperatures • Sham El Nessim holiday often falls in this month ⚠ Can be dusty due to Khamsin winds.
May	22-32°C, sunny and hot	moderate	moderate	• Fewer crowds before the summer peak • Longer daylight hours ⚠ Temperatures start to climb significantly.
June	25-35°C, very hot and sunny	high	high	• Long daylight hours • End of Ramadan may fall in early June, leading to celebrations ⚠ Extreme heat makes daytime sightseeing challenging.
July	28-38°C, extremely hot and sunny	high	high	• Long daylight hours ⚠ Intense heat wave conditions, avoid outdoor activities during midday.
August	29-39°C, extremely hot and humid	high	high	• Long daylight hours ⚠ Hottest month, very uncomfortable for sightseeing.
September	25-35°C, hot but less intense than summer	moderate	moderate	• Temperatures begin to decrease • Fewer crowds than peak summer ⚠ Still quite hot, especially early in the month.
October	20-30°C, sunny and pleasant	moderate	moderate	• Ideal sightseeing weather • Comfortable temperatures for exploring ⚠ Post-summer lull in crowds.
November	15-25°C, sunny and mild	moderate	moderate	• Perfect temperatures for outdoor exploration • Clear skies ⚠ Transition to cooler weather.
December	12-22°C, sunny and cool	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant daytime temperatures • Christmas and New Year's festivities ⚠ Evenings can be chilly.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

Ramadan

The Islamic holy month of fasting, with specific evening festivities and altered business hours.

April

Sham El Nessim

An ancient Egyptian spring festival, celebrated with outdoor gatherings and traditional foods.

April

Eid al-Fitr

The festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with feasts and family gatherings.

August

Wafaa El Nil

A historical festival celebrating the Nile's annual flood, though modern celebrations are minimal.

September

Moulid El Nabi

The Prophet Muhammad's birthday, observed with religious gatherings and sweets.

January

Coptic Christmas

Celebrated by Egypt's Coptic Christian minority, with public observances and church services.

Insider timing tips

•Summer months (July-August) are intensely hot and humid, making daytime sightseeing extremely uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
•Shoulder seasons (March-April and October-November) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds.
•While prices are generally moderate, expect a spike during major Islamic holidays like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, as well as around Christmas and New Year's.
•The Khamsin wind phenomenon, typically occurring in spring (March-April), can bring dust and significantly reduce visibility.
•Many local businesses and some attractions may have reduced hours or be closed during daytime fasting hours of Ramadan, but evenings come alive with activity.

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