🇪🇬 Luxor vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Luxor, Egypt vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luxor is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luxor is drier, with roughly 251 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Luxor🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high33°C25°C
Hottest monthAugust (42°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year4255
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇬 Luxor

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (42°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxor or Nairobi warmer?

Luxor is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Luxor or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Luxor sees about 251 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Luxor vs Nairobi?

Luxor is best around January, February, December; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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