Cairo
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cairo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cairo are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and March the wettest (about 9 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 | 9.4 | 6 | 9.3 |
| February | 20.9 | 10.0 | 6 | 9.3 |
| March | 25.0 | 12.5 | 9 | 10.7 |
| April | 29.9 | 15.5 | 2 | 11.4 |
| May | 34.1 | 19.2 | 0 | 12.3 |
| June | 37.0 | 22.1 | 0 | 13.6 |
| July | 38.2 | 23.8 | 0 | 13.6 |
| August | 37.6 | 24.1 | 0 | 12.2 |
| September | 35.4 | 22.6 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 31.0 | 19.5 | 3 | 10.7 |
| November | 26.3 | 15.7 | 2 | 9.7 |
| December | 21.4 | 11.7 | 6 | 9.1 |
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01 · OverviewCairo, in brief
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate. It is home to more than 9.8 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by population with over 22 million people. Areas of what would become Cairo were inhabited from pre-dynastic and early-dynastic ancient Egypt c. 6000 years ago, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are today within the city.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cairo located and what are its coordinates?
Cairo is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 30.0626, 31.2497 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cairo?
Cairo has a recorded population of approximately 9,606,916 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone (EGP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cairo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cairo include ar-EG, en, fr, and the circulating currency is EGP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cairo?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Cairo, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.