Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in June
What June is really like in Cairo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bishoy Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with long, bright days; plan outdoor sights for early morning and museums for midday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Cairo: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with May (32°C (90°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Cairo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Market · Islamic Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
Come in the late afternoon and stay into the evening, when the lanes and the square by Al-Hussein Mosque are at their liveliest; bargain firmly but politely.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Religious site · Islamic Cairo
Al-Azhar Mosque
Founded in 970, Al-Azhar is one of the oldest continuously working centres of Islamic learning in the world.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
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Castle · Citadel
Citadel of Saladin and Muhammad Ali Mosque
Visit in the morning, take a taxi up, then walk down to the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i mosques below.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Cairo?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Cairo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cairo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry with long, bright days; plan outdoor sights for early morning and museums for midday.
+How warm is Cairo in June?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.