Egypt
Things to do in Cairo
Food tours, private tours and hot air balloon rides and more, with the best month for each. Cairo is most comfortable for sightseeing in November to March.
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Popular tours in Cairo
Cairo Tour: Old Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Coptic CairoFrom $20View 
Guided Tour To Alexandria From CairoFrom $30View 
Cairo Luxury Tours to old Egyptian Museum,Coptic Cairo & BazaarFrom $15View 
Cairo Shopping Tour from Cairo airport or Cairo Giza hotelFrom $5View 
Cairo Food TourFrom $60View 
Tour To Citadel And Coptic And Islamic CairoFrom $25View
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Cairo month by month
Cairo weather by month
Averages for Cairo, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 75 (24) | 83 (28) | 90 (32) | 94 (35) | 95 (35) | 95 (35) | 92 (33) | 86 (30) | 77 (25) | 69 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 56 (13) | 61 (16) | 67 (19) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:17 pm | 5:43 pm | 6:03 pm | 6:22 pm | 7:41 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:37 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:25 pm | 4:59 pm | 4:57 pm |
Questions
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
For walking around and sightseeing, November to March. July is the warmest month at about 95°F (35°C), and January the coolest at about 66°F (19°C).
What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
February, with about 2 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.