🇪🇬 Cairo vs Tangier 🇲🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Tangier, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 101 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇲🇦 Tangier
Avg annual high28°C22°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year5106
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, October

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇲🇦 Tangier

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Tangier warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Tangier?

Tangier is rainier — Cairo sees about 101 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Tangier?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Tangier is best around May, June, October.

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