At a glance
| Metric | Cairo | Giza |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 39°C | 39°C |
| Coldest month low | 9°C | 9°C |
| Annual rainfall | 45 mm | 41 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 11.1 h/day | 11.1 h/day |
| Best months | November–April | November–March |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Cairo | Giza | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| April | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Cairo |
| May | 5.7 · Fair | 5.2 · Fair | Cairo |
| June | 3.5 · Poor | 3.0 · Poor | Cairo |
| July | 2.3 · Challenging | 1.7 · Challenging | Cairo |
| August | 2.6 · Challenging | 2.1 · Challenging | Cairo |
| September | 4.5 · Poor | 3.8 · Poor | Cairo |
| October | 8.0 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Cairo |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Cairo or Giza?
Cairo has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 0 for Giza — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo are November–April, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
The best months to visit Giza are November–March, based on six years of climate data.
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