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The best times to visit Cairo are from March to April and from October to November. These short shoulder seasons welcome comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and low hotel rates on most days of the week.

Transportation

Transport in Cairo comprises an extensive road network, rail system, subway system and maritime services for the more than 15.2 million inhabitants of the city. Cairo is the hub of almost the entire Egyptiantransport network.

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Weather

Cairo, Egypt: Annual Weather Averages. July is the hottest month in Cairo with an average temperature of 82°F (28°C) and the coldest is January at 56°F (14°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 14 in June. The wettest month is January with an average of 14.5mm of rain.

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Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Area: 3,085 km²

Elevation: 23 m

Population: 19.5 million

Cairo

Cairo

Visit Cairo

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