Cairo Weather in August
Season: Summer
August is the peak summer time in Cairo as well as the hottest month. The mean high temperature goes up to 35℃ (95℉) during the day, while the highest reaches or exceeds 40℃ (104℉) on many days. The mean low temperature is around 24℃ (75.2℉), showing a quite big diurnal variation of temperature between day and night. Cairo weather in August is also droughty as always, without a raindrop. Such summer climate requires sun protection and airy summer clothes when travelling there.
August is the peak summer time in Cairo as well as the hottest month. The mean high temperature goes up to 35℃ (95℉) during the day, while the highest reaches or exceeds 40℃ (104℉) on many days. The mean low temperature is around 24℃ (75.2℉), showing a quite big diurnal variation of temperature between day and night. Cairo weather in August is also droughty as always, without a raindrop. Such summer climate requires sun protection and airy summer clothes when travelling there.
Averages for Cairo Weather in August
Temperature: 29°C / 84.2°F
High Temperature: 35°C / 95°F
Low Temperature: 24°C / 75.2°F
Humidity: 57%
Rainfall: 0 mm
Rainy Days: 0 days
Sunrise: 05:14 ~ 05:32
Sunset: 18:18 ~ 18:48
Clothes to Wear in Cairo in August
Top Things to Do in Cairo in August
Giza Pyramids is always the must-visit when you’re in Cairo. The grandest Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and divine Valley Temple, are splendid to satisfy all your imagination about ancient Egypt. The sound and light show at the Pyramids is also attractive at night. Masses of ancient relics have been preserved in Egyptian National Museum, where is great for cultural safari by Egyptology buffs.
Al-Azhar Park, is a cool oasis in the city to wind down. An evening felucca cruise on the Nile is also a hot activity while seeing sunset over the river. Citadel of Saladin, the medieval castle to fight against Crusaders, holds music festival in August. After admiring the old Islamic architecture and panorama of Cairo there, visitors can also enjoy concerts and performances on the square of Citadel of Saladin at night.
Tips
1. Sunscreen is absolutely a must in Cairo along with sunhat, sunglasses, and parasol, which are all for sun protection against strong sunlight.
2. At milder night in Cairo, it would be better to wear more, especially while cruising on the Nile River.
2. At milder night in Cairo, it would be better to wear more, especially while cruising on the Nile River.
- Last updated on May. 04, 2023 by Nancy He -