🇪🇬 Cairo vs 🇺🇸 Cambridge

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cairo

clear sky

78°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 76°F

H 78°F / L 78°F

Humidity: 10%

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Cambridge

light intensity drizzle

48°F

Light Intensity Drizzle

Feels like 46°F

H 51°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 92%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Cambridge

Cambridge across the Charles River from Boston is home to Harvard and MIT. The city's climate is closely tied to Boston's — marine influence from the harbor moderates extremes while nor'easters bring heavy snow. The Charles River provides a weather corridor and urban heat island effects are present but moderated by Cambridge's significant green spaces.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇬 Cairo🇺🇸 Cambridge
Spring

66–88°F

March–May

Summer

86–102°F

June–September

Fall

68–86°F

October–November

Winter

50–68°F

November–February

Cairo vs Cambridge: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cairo or Cambridge have better weather?

Cairo and Cambridge have very different climates. Hot desert — very hot dry summers, mild winters, virtually no rainfall Cambridge: Cambridge across the Charles River from Boston is home to Harvard and MIT. The city's climate is clo. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Cambridge?

Best time for Cairo: October, November, March, April. Best time for Cambridge: spring and fall.

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