🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) vs Cairo 🇪🇬

Alexandria (EG), Egypt vs Cairo, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 29 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)🇪🇬 Cairo
Avg annual high25°C28°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)June (35°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (11°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year345
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, April, NovemberFebruary, March, December

🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexandria (EG) or Cairo warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Alexandria (EG) or Cairo?

Alexandria (EG) is rainier — Cairo sees about 29 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Alexandria (EG) vs Cairo?

Alexandria (EG) is best around March, April, November; Cairo is best around February, March, December.

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