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 high | 34°C / 94°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 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.