🇨🇮 Abidjan vs Cairo 🇪🇬

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Cairo, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abidjan is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 340 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇮 Abidjan🇪🇬 Cairo
Avg annual high29°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)June (35°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year3455
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberFebruary, March, December

🇨🇮 Abidjan

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇪🇬 Cairo

Best around February, March, December. Hottest in June (35°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abidjan or Cairo warmer?

Abidjan is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abidjan or Cairo?

Abidjan is rainier — Cairo sees about 340 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abidjan vs Cairo?

Abidjan is best around July, August, September; Cairo is best around February, March, December.

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