🇪🇬 Cairo vs Livingstone 🇿🇲

Cairo, Egypt vs Livingstone, Zambia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 102 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇿🇲 Livingstone
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)October (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year5107
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇿🇲 Livingstone

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (31°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Livingstone warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Livingstone?

Livingstone is rainier — Cairo sees about 102 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Livingstone?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Livingstone is best around May, June, July.

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