Cairo in September
avoid · ruled out this year
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The numbers
| Daily high | 35°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 21°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 32°C |
| Rainy days | 0 · 0 mm |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day |
| Daylight | 12.1 h/day |
| Days over 35°C | 13 |
| Crowds | 85 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
What September is known for
- Shoulder season — Cooling temperatures after the summer heat lead to fewer crowds.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Light, loose clothes: daily highs average 35°C.
- Plan the middle of the day indoors: 13 days a month pass 35°C.
- Sun protection: about 12 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | very cheap — prices run about 15% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Egyptian pound |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Plugs | Type C and F, 220 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 122, 123, 180 |
| Calling code | +20 |
| Travel advice | avoid all travel to parts, avoid all but essential travel to parts — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-04 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 123 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to … More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Cairo
- January good
- February sweet spot
- March good
- April sweet spot
- May avoid
- June avoid
- July avoid
- August avoid
- September
- October sweet spot
- November good
- December good
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