Cairo in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairo in may 2025
The weather in Cairo in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
14%
1%
1%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
13%
3%
1%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
86% of time
13%
1%
1%
Weather at 3am
70°F
87%
12%
1%
1%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairo in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairo in may.
The climate of Cairo in may is perfect
The weather in may in Cairo is dry ; it never rains.
The climate is very hot in this location the month of may. Temperatures are up to 95°F. The minimum is 77°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Cairo is 86°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cairo in the month of may with a maximum record of 117°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 90 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Cairo is generally 13:39. The sun rises at 05:02 and sunset is at 18:41.
With a perfect weather, the month of may is recommended to go in Cairo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairo in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 117°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.1in | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.1in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 46% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairo in may 2024:
63°F to 90°F
63°F to 92°F
72°F to 92°F
65°F to 88°F
65°F to 83°F
63°F to 85°F
61°F to 86°F
65°F to 88°F
70°F to 97°F
79°F to 99°F
72°F to 92°F
67°F to 86°F
65°F to 86°F
65°F to 88°F
67°F to 90°F
68°F to 95°F
72°F to 99°F
76°F to 104°F
81°F to 104°F
83°F to 108°F
81°F to 106°F
81°F to 106°F
83°F to 103°F
70°F to 94°F
70°F to 95°F
74°F to 97°F
85°F to 99°F
70°F to 92°F
70°F to 90°F
70°F to 92°F
72°F to 97°F
Map: other cities in Egypt in may
Cities near Cairo:
| Gizeh in may | perfect weather |
| Banha in may | perfect weather |
| Shibin El Kom in may | perfect weather |
| Zagazig in may | perfect weather |
| Zifta in may | perfect weather |
| Abu Kabir in may | perfect weather |
| Al Fayyum in may | perfect weather |
| Al Mahallah al Kubra in may | perfect weather |
| Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf) in may | perfect weather |
| Al Mansurah in may | perfect weather |
| Ismailia in may | perfect weather |
| Tanis in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Cairo in may:
Weather data for Cairo for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairo.