Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Cairo, Egypt in May
Weather score95Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
10h
Weather score
95
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cairo, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May1mm average rain
May is close to Cairo's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May10 hours average sun
May is brighter than Cairo's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May95 weather score
May is one of Cairo's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
