🇪🇬 Cairo vs Volcanoes NP 🇷🇼

Cairo, Egypt vs Volcanoes NP, Rwanda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 257 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP
Avg annual high28°C14°C
Hottest monthJune (35°C)February (15°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year5262
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇬 Cairo

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

🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Volcanoes NP warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Volcanoes NP?

Volcanoes NP is rainier — Cairo sees about 257 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Volcanoes NP?

Cairo is best around February, March, December; Volcanoes NP is best around June, July, August.

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