🇪🇬 Cairo vs Port Louis (Mauritius) 🇲🇺

Cairo, Egypt vs Port Louis (Mauritius), Mauritius — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Cairo is drier, with roughly 270 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇺 Port Louis (Mauritius)
Avg annual high28°C28°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)December (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year5275
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJune, August, September

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇲🇺 Port Louis (Mauritius)

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in December (30°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Port Louis (Mauritius) warmer?

Cairo and Port Louis (Mauritius) have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Port Louis (Mauritius)?

Port Louis (Mauritius) is rainier — Cairo sees about 270 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Port Louis (Mauritius)?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Port Louis (Mauritius) is best around June, August, September.

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