🇪🇬 Cairo vs Maun (Okavango) 🇧🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Maun (Okavango), Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Maun (Okavango) is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 90 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango)
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)October (36°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year595
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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).

🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango)

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Maun (Okavango) warmer?

Maun (Okavango) is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Maun (Okavango)?

Maun (Okavango) is rainier — Cairo sees about 90 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Maun (Okavango)?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Maun (Okavango) is best around May, June, July.

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