🇪🇬 Cairo vs Sossusvlei 🇳🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Sossusvlei, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sossusvlei is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rainfall is broadly similar between them.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇦 Sossusvlei
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year55
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇳🇦 Sossusvlei

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Sossusvlei warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Sossusvlei?

Both get a similar number of rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Sossusvlei?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Sossusvlei is best around June, July, August.

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