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Weather & Climate in Giza, Egypt

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Giza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area72.2 sq mi (187.0 km²)
Population Density60,490/sq mi
Coordinates30.0094°N, 31.2086°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.9"
98% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 27 km 22 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 106 km 10 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 42 km 10 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 44 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 39 km 26 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 82 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 29 km 10 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 33 km 10 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 46 km 10 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 80 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 39 km 30 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 64 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 79 km 10 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 64 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 61 km 6 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 64 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 143 km 31 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 117 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 39 km 22 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 34 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Wettest

Giza has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 59°F in February to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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