Cairo vs Alexandria

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.

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

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Alexandria averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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.

Cairo receives approximately 2 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Alexandria sees 19 mm over 5 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%.