🇪🇬 Cairo vs Ouagadougou 🇧🇫

Cairo, Egypt vs Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ouagadougou is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 127 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇧🇫 Ouagadougou
Avg annual high28°C35°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)April (39°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (18°C low)
Rainy days / year5132
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJanuary, November, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇧🇫 Ouagadougou

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (39°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Ouagadougou warmer?

Ouagadougou is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou is rainier — Cairo sees about 127 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Ouagadougou?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Ouagadougou is best around January, November, December.

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