Cairo guide
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Cairo in May

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Cairo are March, April, October and November. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
1 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Cairo is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 1mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Cairo in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Cairo?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Cairo's best months are generally March, April, October and November.

What is the weather like in Cairo in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 1mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Cairo in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Cairo in May?+

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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