Alexandria vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cairo offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Alexandria sees 9 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.

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

Alexandria reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Alexandria receives approximately 19 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 2 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 5 rain days and 17 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.