🇪🇬 Aswan vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Aswan, Egypt vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Aswan is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Aswan is drier, with roughly 88 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Aswan🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high34°C22°C
Hottest monthAugust (42°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year189
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, October, November

🇪🇬 Aswan

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (42°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Aswan or Cape Town warmer?

Aswan is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Aswan or Cape Town?

Cape Town is rainier — Aswan sees about 88 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Aswan vs Cape Town?

Aswan is best around January, February, December; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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