Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Pleasant warmth by day and cool evenings make this one of the best months; the film festival brings premieres to the Opera House.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:59
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Very hot and dry, with highs around 35°C; low season for Western visitors, with lower hotel prices and quieter sites.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Cairo International Film Festival (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Citadel
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Visit just before or after the Citadel, which looms over the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
Museum · Downtown
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
The pink neoclassical museum on Tahrir Square, opened in 1902, still holds a vast collection of statues, coffins, papyri and everyday objects from every period of ancient Egypt, many in their original wooden display cases.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 October and December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Cairo?
It is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Pleasant warmth by day and cool evenings make this one of the best months; the film festival brings premieres to the Opera House.
+How warm is Cairo in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.