Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. One of the hottest months, with highs of 35°C or more; visitors from the Gulf arrive, but Western tourism is low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Cairo: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (34°C (93°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warming quickly, with occasional hot, dusty khamsin winds; March is pleasant, while May is already hot.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Cairo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Islamic Cairo
Al-Muizz Street
Walk it in the late afternoon and stay for the evening, when the monuments are lit and the northern section is largely pedestrianised.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Park · Islamic Cairo
Al-Azhar Park
Built on a centuries-old rubbish mound and opened in 2005 by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, this 30-hectare park of lawns, fountains and palm-lined paths gives some of the best views over Islamic Cairo and the Citadel.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Religious site · Sayyida Zeinab
Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Gayer-Anderson Museum
Climb the spiral minaret for one of the best rooftop views in Cairo, then visit the house museum next door.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Nile Corniche
Felucca ride on the Nile
Traditional wooden sailboats with tall triangular sails wait at landings along the Corniche in Garden City and Downtown.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Cairo?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Cairo?
It is a month many travellers avoid. One of the hottest months, with highs of 35°C or more; visitors from the Gulf arrive, but Western tourism is low.
+How warm is Cairo in July?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.