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When to go · Climate guide
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Egypt's national averages run from 19 °C in January to 37 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in July and 3 mm in March and 8.0–10.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are March, November and April. Its 27 regions span 25–33 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Cairo
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Cairo
- Area
- 1,001,772 km²
Best months to visit
When Egypt shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 23.8 |
| February | 21.0 | 8.9 | 5.8 | 27.0 |
| March | 25.6 | 12.4 | 8.2 | 32.1 |
| April | 30.5 | 16.5 | 11.9 | 36.8 |
| May | 34.4 | 20.6 | 16.4 | 40.0 |
| June | 36.8 | 23.6 | 20.9 | 40.3 |
| July | 37.3 | 24.6 | 22.9 | 40.0 |
| August | 37.3 | 25.1 | 23.3 | 39.3 |
| September | 35.1 | 23.0 | 20.3 | 38.3 |
| October | 31.0 | 19.1 | 15.5 | 35.2 |
| November | 25.7 | 14.1 | 10.2 | 30.1 |
| December | 21.1 | 9.8 | 6.6 | 25.3 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 3 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 2 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.4 |
| February | 8.9 |
| March | 9.5 |
| April | 10.1 |
| May | 10.2 |
| June | 10.3 |
| July | 10.0 |
| August | 9.5 |
| September | 9.2 |
| October | 8.9 |
| November | 8.4 |
| December | 8.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.3 | 9.6 | 18.5 |
| February | 13.6 | 9.6 | 19.9 |
| March | 14.6 | 9.8 | 21.5 |
| April | 14.8 | 11.0 | 20.1 |
| May | 15.0 | 11.3 | 19.3 |
| June | 15.1 | 11.8 | 18.9 |
| July | 13.7 | 10.5 | 17.4 |
| August | 13.9 | 10.5 | 17.6 |
| September | 14.7 | 11.4 | 18.4 |
| October | 13.9 | 10.7 | 17.7 |
| November | 12.1 | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| December | 12.8 | 9.1 | 17.8 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Egypt
The single entry below runs to a calendar rather than standing open — it has a window, not opening hours.
- At its best
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27 regions
Egypt, taken apart
- Al Sharqia20–36 °C yr
- Alexandria18–32 °C yr
- Aswan23–41 °C yr
- Asyut20–39 °C yr
- Beheira19–35 °C yr
- Beni Suef19–37 °C yr
- Cairo18–36 °C yr
- Dakahlia20–34 °C yr
- Damietta19–31 °C yr
- Faiyum19–37 °C yr
- Gharbia20–36 °C yr
- Giza18–36 °C yr
- Ismailia20–36 °C yr
- Kafr el-Sheikh19–33 °C yr
- Luxor22–40 °C yr
- Matrouh18–36 °C yr
- Minya19–38 °C yr
- Monufia20–36 °C yr
- New Valley19–38 °C yr
- North Sinai17–34 °C yr
- Port Said19–32 °C yr
- Qalyubia20–36 °C yr
- Qena22–40 °C yr
- Red Sea22–39 °C yr
- Sohag21–39 °C yr
- South Sinai17–34 °C yr
- Suez18–35 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Egypt
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Egypt carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Egypt, in order
- JanJanuary19.3°C · 2 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary21.0°C · 2 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch25.6°C · 3 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril30.5°C · 1 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay34.4°C · 0 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune36.8°C · 0 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly37.3°C · 0 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust37.3°C · 0 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember35.1°C · 0 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.0°C · 1 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember25.7°C · 1 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 1 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember21.1°C · 2 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
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