Weather in Cairo, Egypt in May
In an average May, Cairo sees a daily high around 34°C and a low around 17°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 39°C |
| Average low | 17°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
45°C
2016-05-15
Lowest
23°C
1986-05-03
Low
Highest
27°C
2003-05-29
Lowest
10°C
1987-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
55°C
2016-05-16
Lowest
7°C
1987-05-02
Humidity
Highest
14.4 g/m³
2020-05-16
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
2013-05-29
Wind
Highest
48 km/h
1992-05-07
Lowest
11 km/h
2018-05-03
Precip
Wettest
8 mm
2025
Driest
0 mm
1989
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