Weather in Cairo in August
August in Cairo is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In Egypt, this is how Cairo actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Cairo. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 29°C
23–36°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 11 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Cairo in August. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Cairo in August. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Cairo
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Cairo
What to read before you book.
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FAQs about Cairo
Climate averages for Cairo, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Cairo is between March and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
March is the wettest month, with about 11 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
