🇪🇬 Cairo vs Harare 🇿🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Harare, Zimbabwe — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 140 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇿🇼 Harare
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)October (29°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year5145
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇿🇼 Harare

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Harare warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Harare?

Harare is rainier — Cairo sees about 140 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Harare?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Harare is best around May, June, July.

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