🇪🇬 Cairo vs Luanda 🇦🇴

Cairo, Egypt vs Luanda, Angola — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luanda is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 167 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇦🇴 Luanda
Avg annual high28°C29°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year5172
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇦🇴 Luanda

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Luanda warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Luanda?

Luanda is rainier — Cairo sees about 167 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Luanda?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Luanda is best around June, July, August.

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