Cairo weather in May

May in Cairo: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Cairo · #311 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cairo climate normals — May

Daytime high34°C / 94°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity43%🍃 comfortable
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine12.2 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 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 May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Cairo?
May in Cairo: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cairo on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Cairo in May?
In May, Cairo averages a daily high of 34.4°C and a low of 18°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cairo in May?
Cairo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.

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