Cairo in February
Mild winter days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
February is mild and sunny, still in the busy season.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–20°C
- Mild and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- High-season rates.
+Comfortable sightseeing weather.
–Still busy.
My tip for February
Book a guide for Saqqara and Dahshur on the same day.
- Pyramids
- Old Cairo
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 3rd for weather, 9th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in February
In February Cairo averages a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Cairo?
- February is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (3 for weather, 9 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Comfortable sightseeing weather. The main downside: Still busy.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in February?
- Average highs are around 20°C and lows around 11°C. Mild and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in February?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). High-season 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 (February ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.