🇪🇬 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.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇷🇼 Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 26°C |
| Hottest month | June · 35°C | August · 28°C |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | December (15°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 5 | 244 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | February, March, December | June, 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).
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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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