🇪🇬 Cairo vs Lamu 🇰🇪

Cairo, Egypt vs Lamu, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lamu is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 160 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇰🇪 Lamu
Avg annual high
28°C
29°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
March · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (24°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
165
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, February, August

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇰🇪 Lamu

Best around January, February, August. Hottest in March (31°C), coldest lows in August (24°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Lamu warmer?

Lamu is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Lamu?

Lamu is rainier — Cairo sees about 160 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lamu?

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

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