🇪🇬 Cairo vs Khartoum 🇸🇩

Cairo, Egypt vs Khartoum, Sudan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Khartoum is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 27 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇸🇩 Khartoum
Avg annual high28°C37°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)May (41°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (16°C low)
Rainy days / year532
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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).

🇸🇩 Khartoum

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (41°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Khartoum warmer?

Khartoum is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Khartoum?

Khartoum is rainier — Cairo sees about 27 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Khartoum?

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

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