Cairo weather today
Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
Cairo
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
18°
Overcast
- Feels like
- 20°
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 18°
Overcast, 18° and feels like 20°. High 27°, low 18° with no rain expected.
Next 48 hours
- NowOvercast18°5%
- 7 AMOvercast18°5%
- 8 AMOvercast19°0%
- 9 AMOvercast21°0%
- 10 AMOvercast23°0%
- 11 AMOvercast24°0%
- 12 PMOvercast26°0%
- 1 PMOvercast27°3%
- 2 PMOvercast27°3%
- 3 PMOvercast27°0%
- 4 PMOvercast27°0%
- 5 PMOvercast26°0%
- 6 PMOvercast25°0%
- 7 PMOvercast24°3%
- 8 PMPartly cloudy23°5%
- 9 PMPartly cloudy22°0%
- 10 PMPartly cloudy21°0%
- 11 PMOvercast20°0%
- 12 AMMainly clear20°0%Fri
- 1 AMPartly cloudy19°0%
- 2 AMPartly cloudy18°0%
- 3 AMPartly cloudy18°3%
- 4 AMPartly cloudy18°0%
- 5 AMPartly cloudy17°0%
- 6 AMOvercast17°0%
- 7 AMOvercast18°8%
- 8 AMOvercast19°3%
- 9 AMPartly cloudy20°8%
- 10 AMPartly cloudy21°15%
- 11 AMPartly cloudy23°20%
- 12 PMPartly cloudy24°15%
- 1 PMPartly cloudy23°8%
- 2 PMPartly cloudy24°13%
- 3 PMPartly cloudy24°10%
- 4 PMOvercast23°13%
- 5 PMOvercast22°5%
- 6 PMPartly cloudy22°5%
- 7 PMOvercast21°0%
- 8 PMPartly cloudy20°0%
- 9 PMMainly clear19°0%
- 10 PMPartly cloudy19°0%
- 11 PMPartly cloudy18°0%
- 12 AMMainly clear17°0%Sat
- 1 AMPartly cloudy17°0%
- 2 AMPartly cloudy17°0%
- 3 AMPartly cloudy16°0%
- 4 AMPartly cloudy16°0%
- 5 AMPartly cloudy16°0%
Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight
| Time | Condition | Temperature | Rain chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Overcast | 18° | 5% | 6 km/h |
| Thu 7 AM | Overcast | 18° | 5% | 5 km/h |
| Thu 8 AM | Overcast | 19° | 0% | 7 km/h |
| Thu 9 AM | Overcast | 21° | 0% | 8 km/h |
| Thu 10 AM | Overcast | 23° | 0% | 9 km/h |
| Thu 11 AM | Overcast | 24° | 0% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 12 PM | Overcast | 26° | 0% | 9 km/h |
| Thu 1 PM | Overcast | 27° | 3% | 9 km/h |
| Thu 2 PM | Overcast | 27° | 3% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 3 PM | Overcast | 27° | 0% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 4 PM | Overcast | 27° | 0% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 5 PM | Overcast | 26° | 0% | 11 km/h |
| Thu 6 PM | Overcast | 25° | 0% | 8 km/h |
| Thu 7 PM | Overcast | 24° | 3% | 8 km/h |
| Thu 8 PM | Partly cloudy | 23° | 5% | 14 km/h |
| Thu 9 PM | Partly cloudy | 22° | 0% | 10 km/h |
| Thu 10 PM | Partly cloudy | 21° | 0% | 8 km/h |
| Thu 11 PM | Overcast | 20° | 0% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 12 AM | Mainly clear | 20° | 0% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 1 AM | Partly cloudy | 19° | 0% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 2 AM | Partly cloudy | 18° | 0% | 4 km/h |
| Fri 3 AM | Partly cloudy | 18° | 3% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 4 AM | Partly cloudy | 18° | 0% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 17° | 0% | 1 km/h |
| Fri 6 AM | Overcast | 17° | 0% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 7 AM | Overcast | 18° | 8% | 2 km/h |
| Fri 8 AM | Overcast | 19° | 3% | 6 km/h |
| Fri 9 AM | Partly cloudy | 20° | 8% | 7 km/h |
| Fri 10 AM | Partly cloudy | 21° | 15% | 8 km/h |
| Fri 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 23° | 20% | 10 km/h |
| Fri 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 15% | 12 km/h |
| Fri 1 PM | Partly cloudy | 23° | 8% | 14 km/h |
| Fri 2 PM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 13% | 13 km/h |
| Fri 3 PM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 10% | 13 km/h |
| Fri 4 PM | Overcast | 23° | 13% | 13 km/h |
| Fri 5 PM | Overcast | 22° | 5% | 12 km/h |
| Fri 6 PM | Partly cloudy | 22° | 5% | 11 km/h |
| Fri 7 PM | Overcast | 21° | 0% | 9 km/h |
| Fri 8 PM | Partly cloudy | 20° | 0% | 10 km/h |
| Fri 9 PM | Mainly clear | 19° | 0% | 8 km/h |
| Fri 10 PM | Partly cloudy | 19° | 0% | 7 km/h |
| Fri 11 PM | Partly cloudy | 18° | 0% | 7 km/h |
| Sat 12 AM | Mainly clear | 17° | 0% | 6 km/h |
| Sat 1 AM | Partly cloudy | 17° | 0% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 2 AM | Partly cloudy | 17° | 0% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 3 AM | Partly cloudy | 16° | 0% | 5 km/h |
| Sat 4 AM | Partly cloudy | 16° | 0% | 6 km/h |
| Sat 5 AM | Partly cloudy | 16° | 0% | 5 km/h |
7-day forecast
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Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 5:05 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min
- UV index
- 4Moderate
- Wind
- 14 km/h NNWGusts 29 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:12 AM
- Sunset
- 5:04 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min
- UV index
- 4Moderate
- Wind
- 14 km/h WNWGusts 33 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0.1 mm
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:13 AM
- Sunset
- 5:03 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min
- UV index
- 4Moderate
- Wind
- 16 km/h WNWGusts 36 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Partly cloudy
- Sunrise
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset
- 5:03 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min
- UV index
- 5Moderate
- Wind
- 11 km/h WNWGusts 30 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:15 AM
- Sunset
- 5:02 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min
- UV index
- 5Moderate
- Wind
- 16 km/h NNEGusts 35 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:16 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min
- UV index
- 4Moderate
- Wind
- 22 km/h NNEGusts 47 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Partly cloudy
- Sunrise
- 6:16 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min
- UV index
- 4Moderate
- Wind
- 17 km/h NGusts 39 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Air quality
ModerateUS AQI 82, Moderate.
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing long outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5 (Fine particles)
- 42.1µg/m³
- PM10 (Coarse particles)
- 52.4µg/m³
- O₃ (Ozone)
- 18µg/m³
- NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
- 43.7µg/m³
- SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
- 46.9µg/m³
- CO (Carbon monoxide)
- 324µg/m³
Next 24 hours
Peak 10 AM · AQI 88
- 6 AM: AQI 82, Moderate
- 7 AM: AQI 83, Moderate
- 8 AM: AQI 85, Moderate
- 9 AM: AQI 87, Moderate
- 10 AM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 11 AM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 12 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 1 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 2 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 3 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 4 PM: AQI 88, Moderate
- 5 PM: AQI 87, Moderate
- 6 PM: AQI 86, Moderate
- 7 PM: AQI 85, Moderate
- 8 PM: AQI 85, Moderate
- 9 PM: AQI 84, Moderate
- 10 PM: AQI 83, Moderate
- 11 PM: AQI 82, Moderate
- 12 AM: AQI 82, Moderate
- 1 AM: AQI 81, Moderate
- 2 AM: AQI 80, Moderate
- 3 AM: AQI 79, Moderate
- 4 AM: AQI 77, Moderate
- 5 AM: AQI 75, Moderate
Sun
- Sunrise
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 5:05 PM
- Day length
- 10 h 53 min
Golden hour: until about 7:11 AM and from about 4:05 PM, the best soft light for photos.
Current details
- Wind
5 km/h
From N · gusts 13 km/h
- Humidity
96%
Dew point 18°
Slightly humid
- UV index
0Low
No protection needed for most people.
- Pressure
1017 hPa
- Visibility
5.7 km
- Cloud cover
100%
- Precipitation
0 mm
last hour · 0 mm today
Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Cairo weather and climate
Hot desert climate. Cairo is hot and dry, with almost no rain. Summers are hot and sunny, winters are mild with cool nights, and spring can bring hot, dusty khamsin winds.
Right now in Cairo
Overcast, 18° and feels like 20°. High 27°, low 18° with no rain expected. Air quality: US AQI 82 (moderate). (as of 6:45 AM local time)
Seasons in Cairo
| Season | Months | Typical temperature | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22–35°C | Hot and sunny; hotter still at the pyramids' open desert. |
| Spring | Mar–May | 14–32°C | Warming fast, with dusty wind events. |
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 9–20°C | Mild, sunny days and cool nights. |
Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.
Best time to visit Cairo
Usually October to April. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.
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Cairo weather FAQ
What is the weather in Cairo today?
The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Cairo are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.
What is the best time to visit Cairo?
The most comfortable time to visit Cairo is usually October to April. Cairo is hot and dry, with almost no rain. Summers are hot and sunny, winters are mild with cool nights, and spring can bring hot, dusty khamsin winds.
How hot does Cairo get?
In Cairo, the summer season (June to August) is the warmest time of year, with typical temperatures of 22–35°C. Hot and sunny; hotter still at the pyramids' open desert.
How cold is Cairo in winter?
In Cairo, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of 9–20°C. Mild, sunny days and cool nights.
Is the air quality in Cairo bad today?
Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Cairo changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.
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