Cairo vs Marrakech: Weather & Climate Compared
🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt · 🇲🇦 Marrakech, Morocco
Warmer overall
Cairo
Sunnier
Cairo
More rainy days
Marrakech
Cairo vs Marrakech weather right now
At this moment, Marrakech is the warmer of the two by 4°F (2°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Cairo is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 74°F (23°C) beats Marrakech's 69°F (20°C) by roughly 5.2°F (2.9°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: expect more blue sky in Cairo - 11.2 sun hours a day on average, against 10.7 in Marrakech.
- Rain: umbrellas get more use in Marrakech - about 41 wet days a year versus 8 in Cairo.
- Peak heat: the hottest stretch lands in July for Cairo (100°F (38°C)) and July for Marrakech (101°F (38°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 49°F (9°C) in Cairo; January lows of 42°F (5°C) in Marrakech.
Cairo vs Marrakech month by month
| Month | Cairo high / low | Marrakech high / low | Cairo rain days | Marrakech rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° / 49° | 67° / 42° | 2 | 4 |
| February | 70° / 50° | 70° / 44° | 2 | 6 |
| March | 77° / 54° | 74° / 48° | 1 | 7 |
| April | 85° / 60° | 79° / 53° | 0 | 5 |
| May | 93° / 67° | 87° / 59° | 0 | 4 |
| June | 98° / 71° | 92° / 63° | 0 | 1 |
| July | 100° / 74° | 101° / 70° | 0 | 1 |
| August | 100° / 75° | 101° / 71° | 0 | 2 |
| September | 96° / 73° | 92° / 65° | 0 | 1 |
| October | 88° / 67° | 85° / 60° | 1 | 3 |
| November | 79° / 60° | 75° / 50° | 1 | 4 |
| December | 70° / 53° | 70° / 44° | 1 | 4 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Cairo leads in 8 months, Marrakech in 4, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. May shows the widest split - roughly 6°F (4°C) in Cairo's favor - while in February they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Cairo sun | Marrakech sun | Cairo daylight | Marrakech daylight | Cairo wet-day chance | Marrakech wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3 h | 9.2 h | 10.4 h | 10.3 h | 5% | 12% |
| February | 9.3 h | 9.7 h | 11.1 h | 11.0 h | 6% | 21% |
| March | 10.8 h | 10.2 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 4% | 21% |
| April | 11.5 h | 11.3 h | 12.9 h | 12.9 h | 1% | 17% |
| May | 12.4 h | 11.9 h | 13.7 h | 13.8 h | 1% | 13% |
| June | 13.6 h | 12.2 h | 14.1 h | 14.2 h | 0% | 2% |
| July | 13.5 h | 12.6 h | 13.9 h | 14.0 h | 0% | 3% |
| August | 12.2 h | 12.2 h | 13.2 h | 13.3 h | 0% | 5% |
| September | 11.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.3 h | 12.3 h | 0% | 5% |
| October | 10.7 h | 9.9 h | 11.4 h | 11.3 h | 2% | 11% |
| November | 9.7 h | 9.2 h | 10.6 h | 10.5 h | 3% | 13% |
| December | 9.1 h | 8.9 h | 10.2 h | 10.1 h | 5% | 13% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Cairo high / low | Marrakech high / low | Cairo rain days | Marrakech rain days | Cairo sun | Marrakech sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 69° / 50° | 69° / 43° | 5 | 14 | 9.2 h | 9.3 h |
| March - May | 85° / 60° | 80° / 53° | 2 | 16 | 11.6 h | 11.1 h |
| June - August | 99° / 74° | 98° / 68° | 0 | 3 | 13.1 h | 12.3 h |
| September - November | 88° / 67° | 84° / 58° | 2 | 9 | 10.7 h | 9.9 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Cairo: January, February, March, November, December (5 months)
- Marrakech: January, February, March, April, November, December (6 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in January, February, March, November, December, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Cairo records (2015-2024): high of 114° in May, low of 38° in January.
- Marrakech records (2015-2024): high of 118° in July, low of 29° in January.
- Distance: Cairo and Marrakech are about 2,318 miles (3,731 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Marrakech right now.
Cairo vs Marrakech: quick answers
Is Cairo warmer than Marrakech?
On the annual mean, Cairo is the warmer city by roughly 5.2°F (2.9°C), though the margin shifts with the seasons.
Which city is sunnier, Cairo or Marrakech?
Cairo takes it: 11.2 sun hours a day averaged across the year, versus 10.7 for Marrakech.
Which city gets more rain?
Marrakech - roughly 41 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 8 in Cairo.
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