🇪🇬 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.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇪🇹 Lalibela
Avg annual high28°C22°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)March (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)December (9°C low)
Rainy days / year5140
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).

🇪🇹 Lalibela

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in March (24°C), coldest lows in December (9°C).

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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