Monthly climate guide
Cairo weather in May
With highs near 34°C (94°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), May feels very hot in Cairo. Rainfall averages about 0 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 17°C.
- With the heat, see Egyptian Museum early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- Cairo is usually about 2°C warmer than Suez, 120 km away, in May.
- May brings late spring to Cairo.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
34°C
94°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
0 mm
very dry
Humidity
40%
relative
Sky
32%
cloud · mostly sunny
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 May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May 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 May
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Cairo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Cairo?
It can be, if you like heat: May highs in Cairo are around 34°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.
How warm is Cairo in May?
Average highs are about 34°C (94°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in May?
Cairo typically gets around 0 mm of rain in May — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
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.