Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in September
What September is really like in Cairo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Heba otefy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot, easing towards the end of the month as the autumn season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 33°C (91°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 August (35°C (95°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Cairo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Fustat
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Go straight down to the Royal Mummies Hall first, and combine the museum with Coptic Cairo nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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 · 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
Historic site · Giza
Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, built about 4,500 years ago and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, stands with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure and smaller queens' pyramids on the desert plateau west of the Nile.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Cairo?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Cairo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Cairo?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot, easing towards the end of the month as the autumn season begins.
+How warm is Cairo in September?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.