🇪🇬 Cairo vs Cotonou 🇧🇯

Cairo, Egypt vs Cotonou, Benin — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cotonou is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 302 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇧🇯 Cotonou
Avg annual high28°C29°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year5307
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, August, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇧🇯 Cotonou

Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Cotonou warmer?

Cotonou is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Cotonou?

Cotonou is rainier — Cairo sees about 302 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Cotonou?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Cotonou is best around January, August, December.

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