🇪🇬 Cairo vs Mombasa 🇰🇪

Cairo, Egypt vs Mombasa, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Mombasa is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 309 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇰🇪 Mombasa
Avg annual high28°C29°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year5314
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇰🇪 Mombasa

Best around January, June, July. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Mombasa warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Mombasa?

Mombasa is rainier — Cairo sees about 309 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Mombasa?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Mombasa is best around January, June, July.

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