Cairo in September
Still hot
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
September is still hot but starts to ease toward the end of the month.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–33°C
- Hot and dry, easing late in the month.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low rates.
+Quiet and good value.
–Hot days.
My tip for September
Late September is noticeably better than early September.
- Value
- Museums
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 9th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in September
In September Cairo averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Cairo?
- September is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (9 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Quiet and good value. The main downside: Hot days.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in September?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 23°C. Hot and dry, easing late in the month. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in September?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in September?
- 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 (September ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.