🇪🇬 Cairo vs Niamey 🇳🇪

Cairo, Egypt vs Niamey, Niger — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Niamey is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 75 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇪 Niamey
Avg annual high28°C36°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)April (41°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (17°C low)
Rainy days / year580
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇳🇪 Niamey

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Niamey warmer?

Niamey is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Niamey?

Niamey is rainier — Cairo sees about 75 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Niamey?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Niamey is best around January, February, December.

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