🇬🇧 London vs 🇪🇬 Cairo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

broken clouds

56°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 54°F

H 58°F / L 54°F

Humidity: 57%

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Cairo

overcast clouds

81°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 80°F

H 81°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 36%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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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🇬🇧 London🇪🇬 Cairo
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

66–88°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

86–102°F

June–September

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

68–86°F

October–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

50–68°F

November–February

London vs Cairo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Cairo have better weather?

London and Cairo have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round 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 London vs Cairo?

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

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