Cairo, Egypt, experiences a warm climate in April, making it a popular time for tourists to visit. This article provides you with detailed information about the average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine hours, and other weather-related factors to help you plan your trip effectively.
Overview of Cairo's Climate
Cairo has a desert climate with long, hot, humid, and clear summers, and cool, dry, and mostly clear winters. Rainfall is scarce, amounting to about 55 millimeters (2 inches) per year. The rare rains occur in the form of showers between autumn and spring, with a higher probability in winter.
The city is located near the large delta of the Nile River, where the presence of streams and cultivated fields increases relative humidity. The hot desert wind, the Khamsin, blows especially in spring, bringing scorching heat accompanied by dust and sand.
In Cairo, there's plenty of sunshine in summer, when blue skies prevail. In winter, there are many sunny days as well, but a cloud system can sometimes affect this area, bringing some cloudy days.
Here are the average temperatures in Cairo:
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Average Temperatures in April
April is generally a warm month in Cairo. The average temperature is 21.8 °C (71.2 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
- Average Temperature: 21.8 °C (71.2 °F)
- Minimum Temperature: 15.6 °C (60.1 °F)
- Maximum Temperature: 28 °C (82.4 °F)
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.6 °F). On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.4 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in April 2016.
Temperature Table
The following table provides a detailed overview of the average temperatures in Cairo throughout the year:
| Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7 | 19 | 14.4 |
| February | 10.7 | 20.6 | 15.7 |
| March | 13 | 23.9 | 18.4 |
| April | 15.6 | 28 | 21.8 |
| May | 19.1 | 32.3 | 25.7 |
| June | 22 | 34.7 | 28.4 |
| July | 23.6 | 35.1 | 29.4 |
| August | 24.1 | 35 | 29.6 |
| September | 22.6 | 33.5 | 28 |
| October | 19.8 | 30.1 | 24.9 |
| November | 15.4 | 25 | 20.2 |
| December | 11.4 | 20.6 | 16 |
| Year | 17.3 | 28.2 | 22.7 |
Rainfall in April
Precipitation in Cairo is scarce. April typically sees only 1.9 mm of rainfall, distributed over 3 days. The average sliding 31-day rainfall during April in Cairo is essentially constant, remaining about 0.1 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 0.4 inches.
Average Precipitation
Here is the average precipitation in Cairo by month:
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| Month | Rain (mm) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 3 |
| February | 7 | 2 |
| March | 12 | 1 |
| April | 2 | 3 |
| May | 2 | 1 |
| June | 0 | 0 |
| July | 0 | 0 |
| August | 2 | 0 |
| September | 0 | 0 |
| October | 5 | 1 |
| November | 10 | 1 |
| December | 11 | 2 |
| Year | 55 | 15 |
Sunshine Hours and Day Length
Cairo enjoys plenty of sunshine in April, with an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. This means the sun shines 75% of the time.
Over the course of April in Cairo, the length of the day is increasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 49 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 1 minute, 42 seconds, and weekly increase of 11 minutes, 56 seconds.
- April 1: 12 hours, 29 minutes of daylight
- April 30: 13 hours, 19 minutes of daylight
Humidity and Wind
The average humidity in April is 46%. The average hourly wind speed in Cairo is gradually increasing during April, increasing from 9.2 miles per hour to 9.8 miles per hour over the course of the month. The hourly average wind direction in Cairo throughout April is predominantly from the north.
Best Time to Visit Cairo
The best time to visit Cairo is from October to April, when temperatures are a little cooler. The best times of year to visit Cairo for general outdoor tourist activities are from late February to late April and from mid October to early December, with a peak score in the second week of November.
Avoid visiting Egypt from May through August if you are not a fan of scorching heat.
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