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Cairo

Pyramids of Giza, ancient history, and Nile River culture

Best time: Oct-Apr · Typical stay: 3–7 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasons

Oct-Nov

18-28°C

Perfect weather returning, comfortable sightseeing, fewer crowds

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

Dec-Feb

10-20°C

Peak season, cool evenings, busy sites, ideal temperatures

Crowds: very-highPrice: high

Mar-Apr

15-28°C

Warming up, occasional sandstorms, still pleasant for touring

Crowds: highPrice: high

May-Sep

25-38°C

Extremely hot, empty pyramids, locals stay indoors, bargain prices

Crowds: very-lowPrice: very-low

Top experiences

  • Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx — Ancient wonders of the world
  • Egyptian Museum — World's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — Historic marketplace in Islamic Cairo
  • Nile River Dinner Cruise — Evening cruise with entertainment
  • Saqqara & Memphis Day Trip — Step Pyramid and ancient capital