🇪🇬 Cairo vs Saint-Denis (Réunion) 🇷🇪

Cairo, Egypt vs Saint-Denis (Réunion), Réunion — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 272 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇷🇪 Saint-Denis (Réunion)
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (19°C low)
Rainy days / year5277
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJuly, August, September

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇷🇪 Saint-Denis (Réunion)

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Saint-Denis (Réunion) warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Saint-Denis (Réunion)?

Saint-Denis (Réunion) is rainier — Cairo sees about 272 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Saint-Denis (Réunion)?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Saint-Denis (Réunion) is best around July, August, September.

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