Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in April
What April is really like in Cairo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Warming quickly, with khamsin winds bringing some hot, dusty days; Sham el-Nessim fills parks and the Nile banks with picnickers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (24°C (75°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days around 20°C and cool nights; the busiest and most expensive season, especially at Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Sham el-Nessim — spring festival on the Monday after Coptic Easter (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Old Cairo
Coptic Cairo
Within the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon, Coptic Cairo holds the Hanging Church, built over a fortress gate, the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, linked by tradition to the Holy Family's stay in Egypt, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Coptic Museum's early Christian art.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
Palace · Heliopolis
Baron Empain Palace
Combine it with a walk around the arcades of the Korba district, or a stop before a late flight, as the airport is close.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Experience · Islamic Cairo
Tanoura show at Wekalet El Ghouri
In a restored 16th-century caravanserai near Al-Azhar, the Al-Tannoura troupe performs Egyptian Sufi-inspired dance, with whirling dancers in multicoloured skirts accompanied by traditional musicians.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Palace · Roda Island
Manial Palace
It is a short taxi ride from Garden City and makes a quiet break from the big sights.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 15°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Cairo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cairo?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warming quickly, with khamsin winds bringing some hot, dusty days; Sham el-Nessim fills parks and the Nile banks with picnickers.
+How warm is Cairo in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.