PlanoPlanoOctober through March is the ideal window with comfortable temperatures for exploring ancient sites. November through February offers the best conditions — mild days, cool evenings, and clear skies over the pyramids.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 5mm | Medium | Moderate |
| FebruaryBest | 15°C | 3mm | Medium | Moderate |
| MarchBest | 18°C | 3mm | High | Moderate |
| April | 22°C | 1mm | Medium | Moderate |
| May | 26°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| June | 29°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| July | 30°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| August | 30°C | 0mm | Low | Budget |
| September | 28°C | 0mm | Medium | Moderate |
| OctoberBest | 25°C | 1mm | High | Moderate |
| NovemberBest | 20°C | 3mm | High | Moderate |
| DecemberBest | 15°C | 5mm | High | Expensive |
Warming rapidly (18-26°C) with occasional khamsin sandstorms in March-April. May becomes uncomfortably hot. March is good for pyramid visits when conditions are clear.
Extremely hot (29-30°C) with temperatures exceeding 40°C at the pyramids. Tourism drops to its lowest. Only the very budget-conscious or heat-tolerant should visit.
October brings relief (25-28°C) as temperatures gradually become comfortable. November is excellent with warm days, cool evenings, and the tourist season returning to the pyramids.
The best season (14-20°C) with mild days and cool nights. Perfect for all-day exploration of the pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Islamic Cairo. December can be busy around Christmas.
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Plan my Cairo tripOctober through December is the busiest period for international tourists. Christmas/New Year and Easter are specific peaks with highest hotel prices near the pyramids.
June through August offers the lowest prices but oppressive heat (40°C+) makes pyramid visits miserable. The trade-off rarely justifies the savings.
November through February provides the best conditions for pyramid visits, desert excursions, and walking through Islamic Cairo with temperatures of 15-20°C.