🇲🇬 Antananarivo vs Cairo 🇪🇬

Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Cairo, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 194 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇬 Antananarivo🇪🇬 Cairo
Avg annual high24°C28°C
Hottest monthNovember (27°C)June (35°C)
Coldest monthJuly (10°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year1995
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberFebruary, March, December

🇲🇬 Antananarivo

Best around May, August, September. Hottest in November (27°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Antananarivo or Cairo warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Antananarivo or Cairo?

Antananarivo is rainier — Cairo sees about 194 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Antananarivo vs Cairo?

Antananarivo is best around May, August, September; Cairo is best around February, March, December.

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