Best Time to Visit Cairo

Cairo in March-April (22°C to 34°C)

This is the best time of the year to visit Cairo. Just after the swarm of tourists from the winter season leaves and the rates plummets quickly, making way for a cheaper vacation. So if you want a tour of Cairo under blue skies and pleasant weather which is also light on your pockets, this time is perfect.

Cairo in May- September (30°C-35°C)

From May to September, Cairo experiences its long and hot summer. Chances are, you will be coming from a place which is comparatively cooler than Egypt in the summer. So it is not a very good idea to spend the already hot summer in a city known for desert. The temperature does not sound too high. But given that the prime attractions around Cairo, like the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx or activities like camel riding or quad biking, are located in the desert, it will feel a lot hotter than what the mercury says.

Cairo in October-November (17°C-20°C)

Just before the peak season starts, October-November acts as a good shoulder time for a visit, just like March-April. November is the best time to visit Cairo, Egypt if you are looking for the last of low rates and a lukewarm type of weather.

Cairo in December-February (15°C-18°C)

December to February is the prime-time for Cairo tourism. The cold weather paired with refreshing breezes makes it an experience worth cherishing. Sand cools as fast as it heats. So you can expect Cairo to be quite cold after nightfall.

Festivals Celebrated in Cairo

Ramadan: Ramadan is the most important festival celebrated by Muslims all over the country. Ramadan is an immensely popular Cairo festival wherein the cities are lit up and markets become lively. Muslims celebrate this festival with great zest and zeal and fast till sunset. The festival is celebrated during the holy month of Ramadan which usually falls in May and June.

Sphinx Festival: This is one of the most popular festivals in Egypt which is celebrated for 5 days. During this festival, people are educated and enriched with the ancient heritage and rich history of Egypt. Various activities like dance, educational workshops, and music shows take place during this festival.

Coptic Christmas: Coptic Christmas is not only celebrated by Christians but almost all the people in Egypt especially the ones residing in Cairo and Coptic regions of Egypt. This festival is celebrated every year on the 7th of January and the preparation start one week before. On this day, people meet each other and have feasting of meat soup, garlic, and rice.