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The best time to visit Cairo
Cairo is best from October to April — mild, sunny and comfortable for the Pyramids and museums. Summer (June–August) brings extreme, dry heat; spring can see the dusty khamsin winds (roughly March–April). It rarely rains, so it’s about temperature and dust.
Best overall
October–April — mild, sunny and comfortable.
Best weather
The cooler half, October–April.
Fewer crowds
Summer (June–August), because of the heat.
Lowest prices
Summer (June–August) is cheapest (but very hot).
When to avoid
June–August for extreme heat; the khamsin dust-wind days in spring.
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Cairo season by season
Mild, sunny days and cool nights — the most comfortable and popular time for the Pyramids and Nile.
Warming up and pleasant, but the occasional khamsin wind brings dust and haze; March–April is still good.
Very hot and dry (often 38°C+); cheapest and quietest, but sightseeing means early starts and midday breaks.
Heat easing into comfortable, sunny days — a good window as the peak season begins.
Key events & holidays
Ramadan and the two Eid holidays (dates shift yearly — altered hours, festive evenings), and the cool-season tourism peak around the Pyramids and Nile cruises.
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Plan my Cairo trip — freeBest time to visit Cairo — FAQs
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
October to April — mild, sunny weather that’s comfortable for the Pyramids, museums and Nile.
Is Cairo too hot in summer?
June to August is very hot and dry (often 38°C+); start sightseeing early, carry water and rest in the midday heat.
What is the khamsin?
A hot, dusty wind that can blow in spring (roughly March–April), bringing sandy haze and reduced visibility for a few days at a time.
Does it rain in Cairo?
Very rarely — Cairo is desert-dry, so the main factors are temperature and occasional dust rather than rain.
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