🇪🇬 Cairo vs Douala 🇨🇲

Cairo, Egypt vs Douala, Cameroon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Douala is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 350 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇨🇲 Douala
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year5355
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJuly, August, September

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇨🇲 Douala

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Douala warmer?

Douala is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Douala?

Douala is rainier — Cairo sees about 350 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Douala?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Douala is best around July, August, September.

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