Monthly climate guide
Cairo weather in January
Expect mild weather in Cairo in January: afternoons reach about 19°C (65°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (44°F). Around 10 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Good walking weather for combining Egyptian Museum and Pyramids of Giza in one day.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 38%.
- Cairo is usually about 2°C warmer than Port Said, 170 km away, in January.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Cairo.
January is typically Cairo's coolest month.
Avg high
19°C
65°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
10 mm
very dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
38%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Cairo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 65°F | 7°C / 44°F | 10 mm | 63% | 38% |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 46°F | 7 mm | 58% | 40% |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 10°C / 50°F | 10 mm | 52% | 37% |
| April | 29°C / 85°F | 13°C / 55°F | 17 mm | 46% | 35% |
| May | 34°C / 94°F | 18°C / 64°F | 0 mm | 40% | 32% |
| June | 37°C / 99°F | 20°C / 68°F | 1 mm | 40% | 20% |
| July | 39°C / 101°F | 22°C / 71°F | 1 mm | 43% | 16% |
| August | 38°C / 101°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 mm | 45% | 19% |
| September | 36°C / 96°F | 21°C / 69°F | 0 mm | 50% | 13% |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 64°F | 8 mm | 56% | 18% |
| November | 26°C / 78°F | 13°C / 56°F | 32 mm | 62% | 31% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 9°C / 48°F | 9 mm | 65% | 34% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
Our Cairo guide recommends: October to April, avoiding the extreme heat of the summer months.
Hire a licensed guide for the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum — both are large sites where context adds a lot, and it helps navigate persistent vendors near Giza.
Best time to visit Cairo →Other Egypt cities in January
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Cairo in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Cairo?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Cairo, with highs around 19°C and about 10 mm of rain.
How warm is Cairo in January?
Average highs are about 19°C (65°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in January?
Cairo typically gets around 10 mm of rain in January — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
October to April, avoiding the extreme heat of the summer months.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cairo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.