🇪🇬 Cairo vs Essaouira 🇲🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Essaouira, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 48 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇦 Essaouira
Avg annual high28°C22°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)August (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (11°C low)
Rainy days / year553
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, November

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇲🇦 Essaouira

Best around May, June, November. Hottest in August (26°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Essaouira warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Essaouira?

Essaouira is rainier — Cairo sees about 48 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Essaouira?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Essaouira is best around May, June, November.

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