🇪🇬 Cairo vs Kruger (Skukuza) 🇿🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Kruger (Skukuza), South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kruger (Skukuza) is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 134 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇿🇦 Kruger (Skukuza)
Avg annual high28°C29°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)December (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (12°C low)
Rainy days / year5139
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇿🇦 Kruger (Skukuza)

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in December (31°C), coldest lows in July (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Kruger (Skukuza) warmer?

Kruger (Skukuza) is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Kruger (Skukuza)?

Kruger (Skukuza) is rainier — Cairo sees about 134 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Kruger (Skukuza)?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Kruger (Skukuza) is best around May, June, July.

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