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When is the Best Time to Explore El Cairo?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore El Cairo, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in El Cairo are typically September and August, whereas the coldest months are usually December and January. The months with the most rain are May and April, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 25°C and at night it is 16°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 1274 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 25°C during the day and 18°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 1916 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 17°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1392 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 24°C and 16°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 1548 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in El Cairo is 6130 mm.