🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇪🇬 Cairo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Accra

scattered clouds

82°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 91°F

H 82°F / L 82°F

Humidity: 83%

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Cairo

clear sky

69°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 67°F

H 69°F / L 69°F

Humidity: 42%

Climate Overview

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Accra

Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season

Best monthsNovember, December, January
AvoidJune (peak of major rainy season)
Annual rain29 inches (730 mm)

Accra sits on the Gulf of Guinea near the equator. It's hot year-round but less humid than Lagos due to the cold Benguela current offshore. The Harmattan (November–March) brings dry, hazy conditions from the Sahara. Two rainy seasons: March–July and September–October.

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Cairo

Hot desert — very hot dry summers, mild winters, virtually no rainfall

Best monthsOctober, November, March, April
AvoidJune, July, August (extreme heat)
Annual rain1 inch (25 mm)

Cairo is one of the world's largest cities in one of the world's driest climates. Rain is essentially absent. Summers are brutally hot and dusty; winters are mild and perfect for sightseeing. The khamsin (hot desert wind) brings sandstorms in spring.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇭 Accra🇪🇬 Cairo
Spring

66–88°F

March–May

Summer

86–102°F

June–September

Fall

68–86°F

October–November

Winter

50–68°F

November–February

Accra vs Cairo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Accra or Cairo have better weather?

Accra and Cairo have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round, two rainy seasons, harmattan dry season Cairo: Hot desert — very hot dry summers, mild winters, virtually no rainfall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Accra vs Cairo?

Best time for Accra: November, December, January. Best time for Cairo: October, November, March, April.

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