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Top sights in Cairo
- Giza pyramid complex – Archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- Egyptian Museum – Museum in Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili – Major souk in Cairo
- Cairo Citadel – Medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt
- Al-Azhar Mosque – Mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
- Coptic Cairo – Part of Old Cairo which encompasses Coptic churches and historical sites
- Saqqara – Village in Giza Governorate, Egypt
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
Top-rated tours in Cairo
Planning your trip to Cairo
Best time to visit
October to April is cooler and better for sightseeing. Summers are very hot, so start early and take a midday rest.
How many days you need
Three to four days covers the pyramids at Giza, the museums, the old Islamic quarter and a bazaar. Many visitors add a Nile trip or fly south afterwards.
Getting around
Ride-hailing apps are the easiest way to get around because traffic is heavy and street taxis rarely use meters. The metro is cheap and useful in the center. Book a guide or driver through your hotel for the pyramids.
What to skip
At the pyramids, agree prices and what is included before accepting camel or horse rides or any offered favors. A firm, friendly no is normal.
Where to stay in Cairo
Hotels and vacation rentals around Cairo with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Cairo
The most comfortable months in Cairo are January to April and October to December, with average daytime highs of 67 to 88°F (19 to 31°C) and 0 to 2 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 101°F (38°C), and January the coolest at 67°F (19°C). January sees the most rain, around 2 days, while April is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 10 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 10 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 10 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 10 | 0 | Best: 0 rainy days |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 94°F (34°C), 0 rainy days |
| June | 99°F (37°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 99°F (37°C) |
| July | 101°F (38°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 101°F (38°C) |
| August | 101°F (38°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 101°F (38°C) |
| September | 96°F (36°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 96°F (36°C) |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0 | 1 | Best: 1 rainy days |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 20 | 1 | Best: 1 rainy days |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 10 | 2 | Best: 2 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Cairo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- The best time to visit Cairo is January to April and October to December, when average highs run 67 to 88°F (19 to 31°C) with 0 to 2 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 101°F (38°C) on average, and January the coolest at 67°F (19°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Cairo?
- January, with roughly 2 days of rain. The driest is April, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Cairo?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 101°F (38°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 67°F (19°C) by day and 49°F (9°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Cairo?
- Rain is spread through the year in Cairo: every month has between 0 and 2 rainy days (days with at least 1 mm of rain, 2019-2024 averages).
- How many days do you need in Cairo?
- Three to four days covers the pyramids at Giza, the museums, the old Islamic quarter and a bazaar. Many visitors add a Nile trip or fly south afterwards.
- How do I get around Cairo?
- Ride-hailing apps are the easiest way to get around because traffic is heavy and street taxis rarely use meters. The metro is cheap and useful in the center. Book a guide or driver through your hotel for the pyramids.
- Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Egypt on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Egypt before you book.
- What other places are near Cairo?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Cairo are Sharm El Sheikh (240 miles), Hurghada (250 miles), Tel Aviv (250 miles).
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