Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
90°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cairo
Egypt · Africa
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good, with hot afternoons
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 65°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 65°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
83%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 89°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Rain0%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday89°F
Rain0%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon89°F
Rain1%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening83°F
Rain0%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 49 | 0.2 | 2 | 9.4 | 59 |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 0.2 | 1 | 9.8 | 56 |
| Mar | 75 | 54 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.2 | 52 |
| Apr | 83 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 47 |
| May | 90 | 65 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 45 |
| Jun | 94 | 70 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.7 | 49 |
| Jul | 96 | 74 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.4 | 53 |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.1 | 55 |
| Sep | 93 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 56 |
| Oct | 86 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.8 | 58 |
| Nov | 78 | 59 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.8 | 60 |
| Dec | 70 | 52 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.3 | 60 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026
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