🇪🇬 Cairo vs Stellenbosch 🇿🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Stellenbosch, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 82 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇿🇦 Stellenbosch
Avg annual high28°C23°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year587
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberApril, May, October

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇿🇦 Stellenbosch

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Stellenbosch warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Stellenbosch?

Stellenbosch is rainier — Cairo sees about 82 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Stellenbosch?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Stellenbosch is best around April, May, October.

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