Cairo weather in August
August in Cairo: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cairo · #506 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cairo climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 37°C / 99°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cairo in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
- August in Cairo: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cairo on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Cairo in August?
- In August, Cairo averages a daily high of 37.4°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cairo in August?
- Cairo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in August.