Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Amman | Cairo | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 15°C (59°F) | 21°C (70°F)▲ | Cairo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 6°C (43°F) | 10°C (50°F)▲ | Cairo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 0 days▲ | Cairo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 33 mm | 2 mm▲ | Cairo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 16 km/h | Amman |
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 Amman sees 9 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Amman sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in December.
Amman reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 December.
Amman receives approximately 33 mm of rainfall across 6 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 6 rain days and 31 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 15°C, lows of 6°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 10°C, 0 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Amman | Cairo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 13°C | 8d | 19°C | 1d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 21°C | 1d |
| Mar | 18°C | 6d | 24°C | 1d |
| Apr | 23°C | 3d | 29°C | 0d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 33°C | 0d |
| Jun | 31°C | 0d | 36°C | 0d |
| Jul | 33°C | 0d | 37°C | 0d |
| Aug | 33°C | 0d | 37°C | 0d |
| Sep | 31°C | 0d | 35°C | 0d |
| Oct | 27°C | 2d | 31°C | 0d |
| Nov | 20°C | 4d | 25°C | 1d |
| Dec | 15°C | 6d | 21°C | 0d |
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