Cairo or Marrakesh in November?
On climate data, Cairo comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
CairoPhoto: Djehouty · CC BY-SA 4.0
MarrakeshPhoto: Thomas Woodtli from Zürich, Switzerland · CC BY-SA 2.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Cairo | Marrakesh |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 26 °C | 22 °C |
| Average daily low | 13 °C | 10 °C |
| Rainy days | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ | 6 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 5 h/day | 5 h/day |
| Humidity | 60 % | 53 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Cairo is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Cairo is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Cairo or Marrakesh in November: the short answer
In November, Cairo comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Cairo 92/100 vs Marrakesh 91/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on November as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Cairo averages a climate score of 75/100, Marrakesh 79/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
The average daily high is about 26 °C in Cairo and 22 °C in Marrakesh — warmer in Cairo. Average daily lows are around 13 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Cairo sees about 1 rainy days in November and Marrakesh about 6 — drier in Cairo. Sunshine is comparable (5 vs 5 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Cairo records roughly 11 rainy days and Marrakesh about 47 — the drier of the two overall is Cairo. At their sunniest, Cairo reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Marrakesh about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Cairo is at its best in February, March, November and December, while Marrakesh peaks in February, March, April and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Marrakesh scores higher in November (Cairo 92 vs Marrakesh 97).
Active & hiking: Marrakesh scores higher in November (Cairo 82 vs Marrakesh 91).
Family: Cairo scores higher in November (Cairo 100 vs Marrakesh 87).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For November specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Marrakesh carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Cairo if its strong months and profile match your plan, Marrakesh if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.