Cairo Weather History
Egypt · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Cairo sits 3346km from the equator, 22m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 45.4°C, set 2015-05-27, its record low 1.8°C, set 1992-02-10.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cairo
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Cairo?
The highest temperature in this record for Cairo is 45.4°C, measured on 2015-05-27. That is a recorded daily value from Cairo's own series covering 1976 to 2016, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cairo?
The lowest temperature in this record for Cairo is 1.8°C, measured on 1992-02-10. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2016.
How much rain does Cairo get a year?
Cairo averages 16mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 4 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 41 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Cairo?
On 1985-12-17, 25.4mm fell on Cairo, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 159% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Cairo get a year?
Cairo averages 4147 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Cairo?
Across the summer months Cairo averages a daytime high near 35.9°C, while winter nights average 8.8°C. The seasons here are set from Cairo's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Cairo?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Cairo is 47 km/h, on 1992-02-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
