🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) vs Cape Town 🇿🇦
Alexandria (EG), Egypt vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Alexandria (EG) is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Alexandria (EG) is drier, with roughly 55 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 22°C |
| Hottest month | August · 31°C | February · 27°C |
| Coldest month | January (11°C low) | July (7°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 34 | 89 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | March, April, November | April, October, November |
🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)
Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).
🇿🇦 Cape Town
Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria (EG) or Cape Town warmer?
Alexandria (EG) is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Alexandria (EG) or Cape Town?
Cape Town is rainier — Alexandria (EG) sees about 55 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria (EG) vs Cape Town?
Alexandria (EG) is best around March, April, November; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.
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