Cairo in April
Hot spring days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
April gets hot, and Sham el-Nessim, the spring holiday after Coptic Easter, often falls this month.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–28°C
- Hot and dry, with dusty winds.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair rates.
+Fewer tourists.
–Hot, dusty spells.
My tip for April
Plan outdoor sites for early morning.
- Museums
- Food
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 7th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in April
In April Cairo averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 16°C
- 61°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
- April is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (7 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Fewer tourists. The main downside: Hot, dusty spells.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in April?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 16°C. Hot and dry, with dusty winds. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Fair rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.