Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Cairo with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairo in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Cairo with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cairo will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 343 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
There’s an average 74% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Cairo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cairo in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
343 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
23 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Cairo?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Cairo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Cairo runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Cairo in August
With 35°C, Cairo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C.
Check out the climate of Cairo for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in August in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Cairo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 23 days of rain in Cairo.
Daily UV Index in August in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cairo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Cairo
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in August in Cairo
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Average Weather in Cairo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
