🇪🇬 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.
Warmer · Cairo
Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Cairo | 🇳🇦 Swakopmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | June · 35°C | April · 25°C |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | August (10°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 5 | 5 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | February, March, December | August, 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).
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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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