Alexandria · Egypt
Cairo · Egypt
At a glance
| Metric | Alexandria | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 39°C |
| Coldest month low | 11°C | 9°C |
| Annual rainfall | 196 mm | 45 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 11.1 h/day | 11.1 h/day |
| Best months | February–June & October–December | November–April |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Alexandria | Cairo | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cairo |
| February | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cairo |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Alexandria |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.7 · Fair | Alexandria |
| June | 9.3 · Excellent | 3.5 · Poor | Alexandria |
| July | 7.9 · Good | 2.3 · Challenging | Alexandria |
| August | 7.7 · Good | 2.6 · Challenging | Alexandria |
| September | 8.2 · Good | 4.5 · Poor | Alexandria |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Alexandria |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| December | 9.6 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Cairo |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Alexandria or Cairo?
Alexandria has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 3 for Cairo — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The best months to visit Alexandria are February–June & October–December, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo are November–April, based on six years of climate data.
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