Cairo in August
Hot and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Cairo.
August is hot and quiet, good value if you can handle the heat.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–35°C
- Very hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Low prices.
–Very hot.
My tip for August
Take a Nile felucca ride at sunset.
- Value
- Food
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Cairo, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Cairo in August
- Summer heat
- Highs around 35°C. Visit sites at opening and rest in the afternoon.
June–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in August
In August Cairo averages a high of 35°C (95°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 35°C
- 95°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
- August is a below-average month in Cairo. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Cairo overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices. The main downside: Very hot.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in August?
- Average highs are around 35°C and lows around 24°C. Very hot and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in August?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in August?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low 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 (August ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Still going to Cairo in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very hot.
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