🇪🇬 Cairo vs 🇮🇩 Jakarta

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cairo

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 63°F

H 65°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 45%

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Jakarta

overcast clouds

79°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 79°F

H 80°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 93%

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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Jakarta

Tropical rainforest — hot and humid year-round, distinct flood season

Best monthsJuly, August, September
AvoidJanuary, February (peak flooding and extreme rain)
Annual rain72 inches (1,824 mm)

Jakarta is hot and humid year-round. The city is notorious for flooding during the wet season (November–April), when the 13 rivers flowing through the city frequently overflow. July–September is the drier, more comfortable season.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇬 Cairo🇮🇩 Jakarta
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 Jakarta: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cairo or Jakarta have better weather?

Cairo and Jakarta have very different climates. Hot desert — very hot dry summers, mild winters, virtually no rainfall Jakarta: Tropical rainforest — hot and humid year-round, distinct flood season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Jakarta?

Best time for Cairo: October, November, March, April. Best time for Jakarta: July, August, September.

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