Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Cairo today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Cairo based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Cairo
64
Fair
Updated 1 Sept 2026, 01:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
Now – 04:00 · lowest ~62 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
62
04:00
64
05:00
66
06:00
66
07:00
73
08:00
77
09:00
82
10:00
87
11:00
88
12:00
87
13:00
81
14:00
73
What affects air quality for runners in Cairo
Cairo faces persistent air-quality pressure from dense traffic, industrial activity, and frequent dust influence from surrounding arid regions. Nitrogen dioxide rises near congested roads, while particle pollution can remain elevated across large areas. High population density and continuous mobility demand intensify everyday exposure in many districts.