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 7 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Cape Town runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in December. Cape Town receives 4 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 29°C (84°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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 10 mm over 1 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 35% while Cape Town sits at 65%. Cape Town will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.