🇪🇬 Cairo vs Marrakech 🇲🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Marrakech, Morocco — 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 48 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇦 Marrakech
Avg annual high28°C27°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)July (38°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year553
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇲🇦 Marrakech

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Marrakech warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Marrakech?

Marrakech is rainier — Cairo sees about 48 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Marrakech?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Marrakech is best around February, March, November.

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