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Planning your trip to Cairo
Best time to visit
October to April is cooler and better for sightseeing. Summers are very hot, so start early and take a midday rest.
How many days you need
Three to four days covers the pyramids at Giza, the museums, the old Islamic quarter and a bazaar. Many visitors add a Nile trip or fly south afterwards.
Getting around
Ride-hailing apps are the easiest way to get around because traffic is heavy and street taxis rarely use meters. The metro is cheap and useful in the center. Book a guide or driver through your hotel for the pyramids.
What to skip
At the pyramids, agree prices and what is included before accepting camel or horse rides or any offered favors. A firm, friendly no is normal.
Where to stay in Cairo
Hotels and vacation rentals around Cairo with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Cairo
The most comfortable months in Cairo are January to February, April and November, with average daytime highs of 67 to 85°F and 0 to 2 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 101°F, and January the coolest at 67°F. January sees the most rain, around 2 days, while April is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Cairo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- The most comfortable stretch is January to February, April and November, when average highs run 67 to 85°F with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 101°F on average, and January the coolest at 67°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
- January, with roughly 2 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Cairo?
- July averages 101°F by day and 75°F at night, and January averages 67°F and 49°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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