Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Pleasant and dry; Ramadan, which moves about 11 days earlier each year, falls partly in February in the late 2020s and changes opening times and evening life.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:44
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). The heat fades through September and October, and November brings ideal sightseeing weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Cairo International Book Fair continues (usually into early February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Viewpoint · Zamalek
Cairo Tower
Completed in 1961 on Gezira Island, the 187-metre concrete tower is shaped like a lotus plant and has an open-air observation deck with 360-degree views over the Nile and, on clear days, the pyramids.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Islamic Cairo
Bab Zuweila
Climb the minarets in the late afternoon, then walk south to the tentmakers' covered market.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Giza
Great Sphinx
Carved from the bedrock of the plateau, the lion-bodied Sphinx is about 73 metres long and 20 metres high and is usually associated with the pharaoh Khafre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Photo spot
- After dark
Museum · Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum
Allow at least half a day, head to the Tutankhamun galleries before they fill, and pair the museum with the pyramids on the same side of the city.
- Time needed
- 4–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 10°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cairo?
One of the best months to visit Cairo, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and October–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cairo?
It is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Pleasant and dry; Ramadan, which moves about 11 days earlier each year, falls partly in February in the late 2020s and changes opening times and evening life.
+How warm is Cairo in February?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.