🇪🇬 Cairo vs Kampala 🇺🇬

Cairo, Egypt vs Kampala, Uganda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 325 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇺🇬 Kampala
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (17°C low)
Rainy days / year5330
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇺🇬 Kampala

Best around January, June, July. Hottest in February (28°C), coldest lows in July (17°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Kampala warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Kampala?

Kampala is rainier — Cairo sees about 325 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Kampala?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Kampala is best around January, June, July.

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