🇪🇬 Cairo vs Kigali 🇷🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Kigali, Rwanda — 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 239 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇷🇼 Kigali
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)August (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)December (15°C low)
Rainy days / year5244
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇷🇼 Kigali

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in December (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Kigali warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Kigali?

Kigali is rainier — Cairo sees about 239 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Kigali?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Kigali is best around June, July, August.

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