🇩🇿 Algiers vs Cairo 🇪🇬

Algiers, Algeria vs Cairo, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 75 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇩🇿 Algiers🇪🇬 Cairo
Avg annual high
23°C
28°C
Hottest month
August · 32°C
June · 35°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
80
5
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberFebruary, March, December

🇩🇿 Algiers

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (32°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Algiers or Cairo warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Algiers or Cairo?

Algiers is rainier — Cairo sees about 75 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Algiers vs Cairo?

Algiers is best around April, May, October; Cairo is best around February, March, December.

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