🇪🇬 Cairo vs 🇳🇬 Lagos

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cairo

clear sky

69°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 67°F

H 69°F / L 69°F

Humidity: 42%

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Lagos

thunderstorm

84°F

Thunderstorm

Feels like 97°F

H 84°F / L 84°F

Humidity: 84%

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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Lagos

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons

Best monthsNovember, December, January
AvoidJune, July (peak of heavy rains and flooding)
Annual rain68 inches (1,726 mm)

Lagos is hot and humid year-round. The wet season (April–October) brings heavy rains and periodic flooding; the dry season (November–March) is the best time to visit. The harmattan wind (December–February) brings dry, hazy air from the Sahara.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇬 Cairo🇳🇬 Lagos
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 Lagos: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cairo or Lagos have better weather?

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

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Lagos?

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

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