Cairo weather in November
Cairo in November averages 20°C (69°F), 4 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cairo, November is the fifth coldest, the fourth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (69°F)
15–26°C · 60–78°F
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
hours per day
What is Cairo like in November?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cairo in November?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.6 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 10°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
November compared with October and December
November in Cairo is 4.4°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 25°C (77°F).
November in Cairo is 4.2°C warmer than December and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
Daylight in Cairo in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 10 hours 38 minutes in Cairo, rising about 06:20 and setting about 16:58 local time.
November ends 37 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 26 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cairo
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Cairo
What to read before you book.
Cairo weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 58°F | 8 mm |
| February | 15°C / 60°F | 4 mm |
| March | 18°C / 65°F | 11 mm |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 1 mm |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 1 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 0 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 0 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 4 mm |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 4 mm |
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FAQs about Cairo in November
November climate averages for Cairo, 1991–2020.
Cairo averages 20°C (69°F) in November, ranging from about 15°C (60°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. November sees only about 4 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. November averages 20°C (69°F) against 16°C (61°F) in December — 4.2°C warmer.
November is 4.4°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to May; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 8.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 38 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 14 hours 4 minutes in June and 10 hours 13 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:20 and sunset about 16:58 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 37 minutes shorter than it starts.
