Cairo vs Alexandria

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in February. Cairo offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Alexandria sees 10 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Alexandria is also comfortable at 18°C.

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Alexandria averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Cairo receives approximately 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during February. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Alexandria sees 16 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 3 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.