What May feels like in Cairo
In Cairo, May brings late spring. Afternoons are very hot — outdoor plans work best early in the day or after sunset. The day–night swing is wide (about 15.5°C (27.9°F)): nights stay mild, so mornings and evenings feel very different from midday. Humidity is moderate, so the air feels neither sticky nor dry.
Rain in Cairo in May
May is a dry month in Cairo; rain almost never falls.
Daylight and sunshine in May
In mid-May, sunrise is at about 6:02 am and sunset at about 7:40 pm (local time) — 13 h 38 min of daylight. Days are getting longer: 46 min more daylight than in mid-April. Measured sunshine covers about 92% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How May compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, May comes out as the 5th warmest month in Cairo. Compared with April, afternoons are 4.1°C (7.4°F) warmer, with 1 mm less rain. June continues the upward trend. The next month's average high: 36.7°C (98.1°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — midday heat makes long walks hard.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — a cool break during the hottest hours.
Tips for visiting Cairo in May
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Sun Protection
Loose, breathable clothing plus sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Cairo in May?
Afternoons average 33.7°C (92.7°F) and nights about 18.2°C (64.8°F) — very hot by most people's standards. It is the 5th warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in May?
Almost never — May is essentially rainless, with no rainy days in a typical year.
What should I wear in Cairo in May?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sun protection. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is May or June better for visiting Cairo?
On our 12-month climate ranking, May comes out ahead (#8 of 12 vs #10). June is warmer.