Alexandria vs Cairo

Alexandria and Cairo are closely matched in April. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Cairo runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in April.

Alexandria reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Alexandria receives approximately 3 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during April. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cairo sees 1 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.