Is it warm enough to swim in Cairo in May? Average water temperature in Cairo in May is 26.2°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Cairo in May is 33°C, and the coldest is 22°C. Average high air temperature in Cairo in May is 32°C, and average low temperature is 18°C. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Cairo
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Cairo for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
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1 May | 22°C | 24°C |
2 May | 22°C | 24°C |
3 May | 22°C | 24°C |
4 May | 22°C | 24°C |
5 May | 23°C | 24°C |
6 May | 23°C | 24°C |
7 May | 24°C | 24°C |
8 May | 25°C | 25°C |
9 May | 25°C | 25°C |
10 May | 25°C | 24°C |
11 May | 25°C | 25°C |
12 May | 26°C | 25°C |
13 May | 26°C | 25°C |
14 May | 26°C | 25°C |
15 May | 26°C | 25°C |
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
---|---|---|
16 May | 26°C | 25°C |
17 May | 27°C | 25°C |
18 May | 27°C | 25°C |
19 May | 26°C | 26°C |
20 May | 25°C | 26°C |
21 May | 24°C | 27°C |
22 May | 24°C | 27°C |
23 May | 24°C | 28°C |
24 May | 25°C | 28°C |
25 May | 25°C | 28°C |
26 May | 26°C | 27°C |
27 May | 26°C | 28°C |
28 May | 26°C | 27°C |
29 May | 26°C | 27°C |
30 May | 26°C | 27°C |
31 May | 25°C | 28°C |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
25.9°C | 25.5°C | 27.3°C | 26.8°C | 26.5°C |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
28.4°C | 25.9°C | 25.2°C | 25.7°C | 24.8°C |
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Cairo in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below