🇪🇬 Cairo vs Okavango Delta 🇧🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Okavango Delta, Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okavango Delta is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇧🇼 Okavango Delta
Avg annual high28°C31°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)October (36°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year569
SnowRareRare
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).

🇧🇼 Okavango Delta

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Okavango Delta warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Okavango Delta?

Okavango Delta is rainier — Cairo sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Okavango Delta?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Okavango Delta is best around May, June, July.

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