🇪🇬 Cairo vs Victoria Falls 🇿🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Victoria Falls is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 121 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇿🇼 Victoria Falls
Avg annual high
28°C
30°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
October · 36°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
126
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberMay, June, July

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇿🇼 Victoria Falls

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Victoria Falls warmer?

Victoria Falls is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Victoria Falls?

Victoria Falls is rainier — Cairo sees about 121 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Victoria Falls?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Victoria Falls is best around May, June, July.

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