Cairo guide
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Cairo in August

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Cairo are March, April, October and November. In August, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; very little rain.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
32°C
Rainfall
0 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Cairo is typically hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 32°C with about 0mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Cairo in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Ramses Station
Ramses Railway Station, also called Misr Station, is the main railway station of Cairo, Egypt. The name is derived from the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II, whose statue was ere
Coptic Hospital
Hospital in Cairo, Egypt
Ramses Station rail disaster
The Ramses Station rail disaster occurred on 27 February 2019 in Ramses Station of Cairo, Egypt. Twenty-five people were killed and forty injured.
Al-Fath Mosque
The Al-Fath Mosque is a mosque located in the Ramses Square of Downtown Cairo, Egypt. Completed in 1990, it is one of the largest mosques in the city. The mosque's 130-metre-tall (
Local food tour of Cairo
Taste the signature dishes of Cairo.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Cairo in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Cairo?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Cairo's best months are generally March, April, October and November.

What is the weather like in Cairo in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 32°C. Rainfall averages about 0mm for the month. In short, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; very little rain.

What should I pack for Cairo in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; very little rain.

What is there to do in Cairo in August?+

Popular things to do include Ramses Station, Coptic Hospital, Ramses Station rail disaster and Al-Fath Mosque. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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