🇪🇬 Cairo vs Swakopmund 🇳🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Swakopmund, Namibia — 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. Rainfall is broadly similar between them.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Avg annual high28°C23°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)April (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year55
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberAugust, November, December

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇳🇦 Swakopmund

Best around August, November, December. Hottest in April (25°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Swakopmund warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Swakopmund?

Both get a similar number of rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Swakopmund?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Swakopmund is best around August, November, December.

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