Egypt
Cairo in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Cairo in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 34 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #8
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#4
Sun
#3
Published best categories: none
Cairo · MayPhoto: Djehouty · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 34 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 40 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 30 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 8.2 | 44 | 3.1 | 80 |
| May (selected) | 34 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 9.3 | 40 | 3.3 | 64 |
| June | 37 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 9.9 | 40 | 3.3 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +16 | -4.4 °C | -3.9 °C | +0.4 | +4.6 mm | -1.1 h | +4.5 % | -0.2 m/s |
| June | -6 | +3.4 °C | +2.8 °C | -0.1 | -0.6 mm | +0.6 h | ±0 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
Find a place to stay
Where to stay in Cairo
Compare available stays, prices and cancellation terms for Cairo on Booking.com.
Booking.comFind places to stayAffiliate link: there is no extra cost to you.
Useful next decisions
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cairo in May?
The average daily high is around 34 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in May?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 1 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
By the climate score, February, March, November and December are the strongest months for Cairo. May is not among them.