🇪🇬 Cairo vs 🇺🇸 Phoenix

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cairo

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 64°F

H 65°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 55%

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Phoenix

overcast clouds

92°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 88°F

H 95°F / L 90°F

Humidity: 13%

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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Phoenix

Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 110°F and over 100 days above 100°F annually. The city's Valley of the Sun location in the Sonoran Desert and massive urban heat island make nights especially extreme — often staying above 90°F. Monsoon season from July through September brings dramatic thunderstorms and haboobs.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇬 Cairo🇺🇸 Phoenix
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 Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cairo or Phoenix have better weather?

Cairo and Phoenix have very different climates. Hot desert — very hot dry summers, mild winters, virtually no rainfall Phoenix: Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cairo vs Phoenix?

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

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