🇪🇬 Cairo vs Nosy Be 🇲🇬

Cairo, Egypt vs Nosy Be, Madagascar — 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 228 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇬 Nosy Be
Avg annual high28°C27°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)April (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year5233
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).

🇲🇬 Nosy Be

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Nosy Be warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Nosy Be?

Nosy Be is rainier — Cairo sees about 228 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Nosy Be?

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

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