🇪🇬 Cairo vs Lagos 🇳🇬

Cairo, Egypt vs Lagos, Nigeria — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lagos is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 308 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇬 Lagos
Avg annual high
28°C
30°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
February · 32°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
313
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, August, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇳🇬 Lagos

Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Lagos warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Lagos?

Lagos is rainier — Cairo sees about 308 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lagos?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Lagos is best around January, August, December.

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