🇪🇬 Cairo vs Windhoek 🇳🇦

Cairo, Egypt vs Windhoek, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cairo is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Cairo is drier, with roughly 67 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇦 Windhoek
Avg annual high
28°C
27°C
Hottest month
June · 35°C
November · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year
5
72
SnowRareRare
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).

🇳🇦 Windhoek

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo or Windhoek warmer?

Cairo is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cairo or Windhoek?

Windhoek is rainier — Cairo sees about 67 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Windhoek?

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

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