🇪🇬 Cairo vs Lilongwe 🇲🇼
Cairo, Egypt vs Lilongwe, Malawi — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 158 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇲🇼 Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 27°C |
| Hottest month | June (35°C) | November (31°C) |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | July (11°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 5 | 163 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | February, March, December | June, July, August |
🇪🇬 Cairo
Best around February, March, December. Hottest in June (35°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).
🇲🇼 Lilongwe
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo or Lilongwe warmer?
Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Cairo or Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is rainier — Cairo sees about 158 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lilongwe?
Cairo is best around February, March, December; Lilongwe is best around June, July, August.