🇪🇬 Cairo vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Cairo, Egypt vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 250 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year5255
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).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Nairobi warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Cairo sees about 250 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Nairobi?

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

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