🇪🇬 Cairo vs Juba 🇸🇸

Cairo, Egypt vs Juba, South Sudan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Juba is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 189 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇸🇸 Juba
Avg annual high28°C34°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (38°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year5194
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇸🇸 Juba

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (38°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Juba warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Juba?

Juba is rainier — Cairo sees about 189 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Juba?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Juba is best around January, February, December.

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