🇳🇬 Abuja vs Cairo 🇪🇬

Abuja, Nigeria vs Cairo, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abuja is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 135 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Abuja🇪🇬 Cairo
Avg annual high31°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (36°C)June (35°C)
Coldest monthAugust (21°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year1405
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberFebruary, March, December

🇳🇬 Abuja

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in February (36°C), coldest lows in August (21°C).

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Abuja or Cairo warmer?

Abuja is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abuja or Cairo?

Abuja is rainier — Cairo sees about 135 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abuja vs Cairo?

Abuja is best around January, November, December; Cairo is best around February, March, December.

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