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Cairo & Giza in April
Cairo & Giza warms up: highs climb to 86°F (30°C), from 78°F in March, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
At 85/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 45%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (13°C), about 17°C (30°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is one of Cairo & Giza's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 70/100.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in March to 85/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes86°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cairo & Giza in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cairo Citadel
Saladin's fortress, home to the Muhammad Ali Mosque and city-wide views.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Huge museum by the pyramids showing Tutankhamun's full tomb collection and a colossal Ramesses II.
El Fishawy Café
Mirror-lined café in Khan el-Khalili serving mint tea and Turkish coffee since 1797.
Zooba
Modern Egyptian street food: taameya, hawawshi and fiteer with fresh juices.
Why now April scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Abou Tarek
Downtown koshary specialist serving Egypt's lentil, rice and pasta dish since 1950.
Nearby in April
- Petra & Wadi Musa in April~252 mi · highs 75°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Wadi Rum in April~253 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in April~283 mi · highs 84°F, 0.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amman in April~307 mi · highs 73°F, 0.6 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cairo & Giza in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cairo & Giza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Cairo & Giza in April?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo & Giza in April?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 2.4 in (60 mm).
What should I pack for Cairo & Giza in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (86°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Cairo & Giza
Routes in season in April
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Cairo & Giza in April?
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