🇪🇬 Cairo vs Kumasi 🇬🇭

Cairo, Egypt vs Kumasi, Ghana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kumasi is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 207 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇬🇭 Kumasi
Avg annual high28°C31°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (34°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year5212
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, November, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇬🇭 Kumasi

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in February (34°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Kumasi warmer?

Kumasi is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Kumasi?

Kumasi is rainier — Cairo sees about 207 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Kumasi?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Kumasi is best around January, November, December.

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