🇪🇬 Cairo vs Tunis 🇹🇳

Cairo, Egypt vs Tunis, Tunisia — 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 124 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇹🇳 Tunis
Avg annual high
28°C
25°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
July · 35°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
129
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberApril, May, November

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇹🇳 Tunis

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (35°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Tunis warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cairo or Tunis?

Tunis is rainier — Cairo sees about 124 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Tunis?

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

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