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Cairo Weather in April

Cairo in April

The short of it: Cairo in April averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 12 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 12 h 52 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & March

April in Cairo brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 52 min in mid-April, 57 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and March.

Against its neighbours, Cairo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

April in Cairo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 52 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Būlāq Abū al ‘IlāCairo2 km W28°15°1.0 mm
Ḩadā’iq al QubbahCairo4 km NE28°15°1.0 mm
Madīnat an NaşrCairo5 km E29°15°1.0 mm
Shubrā al KhaymahQalyubia7 km N28°14°1.0 mm
GizaGiza7 km SW28°15°1.0 mm
Al KhuşūşQalyubia12 km NNE28°15°1.0 mm
AwsīmGiza13 km WNW28°14°1.0 mm
Abū an NumrusGiza13 km SSW29°14°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Cairo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Cairo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°9°4.0 mm10 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°10°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°12°4.0 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
April28°15°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
May32°18°1.0 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June35°21°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
July35°23°0.0 mm10 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
August35°23°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦
September34°22°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October30°19°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
November26°14°2.0 mm7 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
December22°10°3.0 mm9 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cairo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cairo in April?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Cairo?

The Almanac gives April 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and March.

How long are the days in Cairo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 13 min in December to 14 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Cairo in April?

Hardly — April nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cairo in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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