May Weather in Cairo

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Cairo, Egypt, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 42°C (108°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Cairo throughout May hovers around 30%.

16°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (80°F)

Average temperature

42°C (108°F)

Maximum temperature

30%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Cairo averages 0 mm (0.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 39 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 32 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 92% probability of sunny days during this period.

0 mm (0.0 inches)

Precipitation

0 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 32 minutes

Sunshine hours

92%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Cairo reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 7 9 11 11 10 8 5 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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