Climate in Cairo
Climate
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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May
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Daily highs (°C)
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18 |
21 |
24 |
28 |
33 |
35 |
36 |
35 |
32 |
30 |
26 |
20
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Nightly lows (°C)
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8 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
10
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Precipitation (mm)
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5 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
6
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Source: BBC Weather Centre, World Meteorological Organization
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The best time to visit Cairo is during the winter from November to March, when daytime highs generally stay below 25�C, with nighttime lows around 10�C with occasional rain showers clearing the air. (Don't bother packing an umbrella: even the rainiest months of the year rarely top 5 mm.) If visiting during winter, be aware that not all buildings, including some hotels and hostels, are equipped with heaters.
Visitors should always pack a few warm jumpers and a warm jacket for evening wear.
The brief spring from March to May can be pleasant, but summer temperatures, on the other hand, can reach a searing 38�C, which is compounded by the city's terrible pollution which is at its worst in the fall before the rains.
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