🇪🇬 Cairo vs Kinshasa 🇨🇩

Cairo, Egypt vs Kinshasa, DR Congo — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kinshasa is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 248 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇨🇩 Kinshasa
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)September (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (19°C low)
Rainy days / year5253
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).

🇨🇩 Kinshasa

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (31°C), coldest lows in July (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Kinshasa warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is rainier — Cairo sees about 248 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Kinshasa?

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

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