Cairo in November
Great time to visit
One of the absolute best months to visit Cairo. Perfect weather for all activities, moderate crowds, and reasonable prices make this an ideal time.
Weather
November delivers ideal Cairo weather with warm, sunny days and cool, comfortable nights. Temperatures drop to perfect levels for walking and outdoor activities. Rainfall increases slightly but remains minimal.
26°C high15°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$75/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Luxor African Film Festival
- •Various cultural festivals resume
November Tips
- •Pack layers as temperature swings between day and night increase
- •Excellent month for outdoor dining and evening strolls along the Nile
- •Tourist season is building - book popular tours in advance
All Months
November through March is the sweet spot - daytime temperatures hover around 70-75°F, perfect for exploring without melting. December and January can get surprisingly cool at night, so pack layers.
Summer is brutal. We're talking 100°F+ with crushing humidity and dust storms that turn the sky brown. Tourist sites are empty, but there's a reason - it's genuinely miserable.
Ramadan adds another layer of complexity. Many restaurants close during daylight hours, though tourist areas stay open. The flip side? Iftar celebrations after sunset create an incredible atmosphere, especially around Islamic Cairo.
Avoid major Egyptian holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha when everything shuts down and domestic tourism peaks. Flight prices spike too.
Weekends (Friday-Saturday) see Egyptian families flood tourist sites. Thursday nights bring out Cairo's party crowd, especially in Zamalek.
Cairo Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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