🇪🇬 Cairo vs Tripoli 🇱🇾

Cairo, Egypt vs Tripoli, Libya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 82 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇱🇾 Tripoli
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year587
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMarch, April, November

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇱🇾 Tripoli

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Tripoli warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Tripoli?

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

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Tripoli?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Tripoli is best around March, April, November.

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