Cairo in July
Peak heat
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a below-average month in Cairo.
July is one of the hottest months, with quiet sites and low prices.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–35°C
- Very hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Quiet and cheap.
–Intense heat.
My tip for July
Rest in the afternoon and go out after sunset.
- Value
- Museums
How July 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 July
- Summer heat
- Highs around 35°C. Visit sites at opening and rest in the afternoon.
June–August
Not set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Cairo in July
In July 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 July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Cairo?
- July 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: Quiet and cheap. The main downside: Intense heat.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in July?
- 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 July?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in July?
- 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 (July ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Still going to Cairo in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — intense heat.
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