🇪🇬 Cairo vs Stone Town 🇹🇿

Cairo, Egypt vs Stone Town, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Stone Town is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 311 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇹🇿 Stone Town
Avg annual high28°C30°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year5316
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇹🇿 Stone Town

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Stone Town warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Stone Town?

Stone Town is rainier — Cairo sees about 311 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Stone Town?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Stone Town is best around May, June, July.

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