🇪🇬 Cairo vs Rabat 🇲🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Rabat, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 52 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇦 Rabat
Avg annual high
28°C
22°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
August · 28°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
57
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberApril, May, June

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇲🇦 Rabat

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Rabat warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Rabat?

Rabat is rainier — Cairo sees about 52 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Rabat?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Rabat is best around April, May, June.

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