🇪🇬 Cairo vs Port Louis 🇲🇺

Cairo, Egypt vs Port Louis, Mauritius — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Cairo is drier, with roughly 166 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Cairo

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇺 Port Louis
Avg annual high
28°C
28°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
December · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
171
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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Port Louis warmer?

Cairo and Port Louis have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Port Louis?

Port Louis is rainier — Cairo sees about 166 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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