When to go · Egypt
Best Time to Visit Egypt
Aim for November, March and January across most of Egypt. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
November, March, January
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
February, December, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
August, July
Hottest is August (38°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Egypt. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Egypt month by month
Normals for Cairo, Egypt's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 10° | go now | |
| February | 20° | 9° | ok | |
| March | 24° | 12° | go now | |
| April | 30° | 15° | ok | |
| May | 34° | 19° | ok | |
| June | 36° | 22° | ok | |
| July | 38° | 23° | think twice | |
| August | 38° | 24° | think twice | |
| September | 36° | 23° | ok | |
| October | 31° | 19° | ok | |
| November | 27° | 16° | go now | |
| December | 22° | 12° | ok |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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