Alexandria vs Cairo

Alexandria and Cairo are closely matched in May. 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 26°C. Cairo runs hot at 33°C.

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

Alexandria reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 16°C. There is a notable 7°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 May.

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

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

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.