Best time to visit Cairo in May
May is not among the best months to visit Cairo (rank 6 of 12, score 94/100). The best months are April, October, November.
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Is May the best time to visit Cairo?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, May places #6 with a score of 94/100. The recommended months are April, October, November.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 85.6/100 | 34.7°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 100/100 | dry (only 0 mm of rain over ~0 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (12.2 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 34.7°C / low 19°C, 0 mm rain, 12.2 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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