Egypt
Cairo in September: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Cairo in September is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 36 °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
61/100 · #9
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#5
Sun
#6
Published best categories: none
Cairo · SeptemberPhoto: Djehouty · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 36 °C
- Average low
- 20 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 50 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 38 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 8.9 | 45 | 2.9 | 57 |
| September (selected) | 36 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 7.9 | 50 | 3.0 | 61 |
| October | 31 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 6.2 | 56 | 2.8 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (61/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | -4 | +2.6 °C | +1.7 °C | -0.2 | -0.5 mm | +1 h | -5 % | -0.1 m/s |
| October | +13 | -4.5 °C | -2.6 °C | +0.5 | +4.1 mm | -1.7 h | +5.9 % | -0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cairo in September?
The average daily high is around 36 °C, with an average daily low of about 20 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in September?
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. September is not among them.