Cairo · Egypt
August
Peak heat, almost no tourists — only for the heat-adapted or the genuinely budget-focused.
Avoid
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Cairo — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
38.2°C
Low
24.3°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
12.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Cairo
Weather
Low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in August
- ↑August matches July for heat and emptiness. For travellers who can handle extreme temperatures, the authentic Cairo that emerges when tourism disappears is remarkable — local tea houses and ahwas around Khan el-Khalili, the neighbourhood life of Zamalek island, and the Coptic Cairo quarter (including the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church) are accessible without any international visitor pressure.
- ↑Nile cruise bookings from Cairo south to Luxor and Aswan hit their annual lowest prices in August — the river infrastructure remains fully operational and the feluccas and Dahabiyas that run the traditional sailing routes have excess capacity at significantly reduced rates.
What you sacrifice
- ↓August temperatures at 38–39°C are identical to July — brutal and requiring a fully disciplined early-morning itinerary. The open desert around the Pyramids provides no natural shade; any visitor planning to walk the Giza Plateau must start at gate opening (7am) and be back in air conditioning by 10am at the latest.
- ↓Some tourist-oriented businesses are in summer skeleton mode. The Grand Egyptian Museum runs reduced programming; several reputable tour operators are operating minimal staffing. Independent exploration is fine, but structured tours require advance planning to confirm availability.
How August compares to November (best month)
| Factor | August | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 10 |
| Value | 10 | 5 |
| Crowds | 10 | 5 |
August in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cairo, not across destinations. Methodology →