🇪🇬 Cairo vs Lalibela 🇪🇹
Cairo, Egypt vs Lalibela, Ethiopia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 135 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇪🇹 Lalibela | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 22°C |
| Hottest month | June · 35°C | March · 24°C |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | December (9°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 5 | 140 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | February, March, December | January, November, December |
🇪🇬 Cairo
Best around February, March, December. Hottest in June (35°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).
🇪🇹 Lalibela
Best around January, November, December. Hottest in March (24°C), coldest lows in December (9°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo or Lalibela warmer?
Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Cairo or Lalibela?
Lalibela is rainier — Cairo sees about 135 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lalibela?
Cairo is best around February, March, December; Lalibela is best around January, November, December.
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