Egyptian Royal Opera House

Theater Historic Cairo opera house hosting performing arts

Cairo’s opera venues host opera, ballet and concerts; visitors attend performances at the Cairo Opera House complex and tour historic buildings near Tahrir Square.

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Egyptian Royal Opera House
El-Galaa St, Cairo, Egypt (Downtown Cairo near Tahrir Square)
30.0508, 31.2480
Performance schedule varies; box office hours typically daytime Tue-Sat
Varies (ticketed performances); daytime tours of the building are sometimes available

How to Get to Egyptian Royal Opera House #

Located in Downtown Cairo near Opera Square (close to the Cairo Tower and Tahrir Square). Taxis and ride-hailing are the most practical means; the nearest Cairo Metro station is Sadat (Tahrir), about a 15-20 minute walk.

Tips for Visiting Egyptian Royal Opera House #

  • Check the season's program in advance - tickets for major opera and ballet performances sell out quickly.
  • Arrive early to admire the restored Neo-Mamluk interior and the grand staircase.
  • Photography is often restricted inside during performances; check rules before taking pictures.

Best Time to Visit Egyptian Royal Opera House #

Best during the cultural season (autumn and winter) when programming is richest; check the opera house calendar for performance dates.

Autumn/Winter (Oct-Feb)
Oct-Feb · 15-25°C
Comfortable weather and the cultural season tends to be busier with performances and festivals.
Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 20-30°C
Good weather for daytime visits and combining cultural outings with sightseeing.

Weather & Climate near Egyptian Royal Opera House #

Climate

Egyptian Royal Opera House's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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