🇪🇬 Cairo vs Lubumbashi 🇨🇩

Cairo, Egypt vs Lubumbashi, DR Congo — 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 161 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇨🇩 Lubumbashi
Avg annual high28°C27°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)October (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (12°C low)
Rainy days / year5166
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).

🇨🇩 Lubumbashi

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (32°C), coldest lows in July (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Lubumbashi warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Lubumbashi?

Lubumbashi is rainier — Cairo sees about 161 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lubumbashi?

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

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