Weather radar Cairo
Real-time precipitation radar · Kairo · Egypt
Cairo climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cairo shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19.3° | 21.1° | 24.9° | 29.2° | 33.4° | 36° | 37.2° | 36.9° | 34.9° | 30.7° | 25.8° | 21.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 8.3° | 9° | 11.2° | 14.1° | 17.6° | 20.2° | 21.8° | 22.3° | 21° | 18.2° | 14.2° | 10.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 281 | 267 | 326 | 346 | 376 | 385 | 389 | 371 | 341 | 320 | 279 | 272 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Cairo
The best time to visit Cairo is typically July. In this month the average high is 37.2°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 389 hours. The annual average high is 29.2°C, total annual precipitation is 20 mm (5 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3953 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairo
How up to date is the weather radar for Cairo?
The weather radar for Cairo is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cairo?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cairo: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cairo?
The thunderstorm potential for Cairo is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cairo.
What is the climate like in Cairo?
Cairo has an annual average high of 29.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 37.2°C), the coldest January (avg low 8.3°C). The wettest month is February with 5 mm, the driest May with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 20 mm (5 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3953 hours.
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