Cairo vs Cape Town

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cairo offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Cape Town sees 13 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Cape Town is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in December. Cape Town receives 10 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Cape Town averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere while Cape Town is in the Southern Hemisphere. This means they experience opposite seasons, which explains any large temperature difference.

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

Cape Town sees 15 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 35% while Cape Town sits at 70%. Cape Town will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.