Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Cairo | Cape Town | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 24°C (75°F) | 25°C (77°F)▲ | Cape Town |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Cape Town |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 3 days | Cairo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 4 mm▲ | 12 mm | Cairo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 23 km/h | Cairo |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cairo offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Cape Town sees 11 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.
Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Cape Town is also comfortable at 25°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in March.
Cairo reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Cape Town averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Cape Town sees 12 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 2 rain days and 8 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 24°C, lows of 11°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 25°C, lows of 16°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Cairo | Cape Town | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 1d | 26°C | 3d |
| Feb | 21°C | 1d | 26°C | 2d |
| Mar | 24°C | 1d | 25°C | 3d |
| Apr | 29°C | 0d | 22°C | 5d |
| May | 33°C | 0d | 19°C | 7d |
| Jun | 36°C | 0d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jul | 37°C | 0d | 17°C | 9d |
| Aug | 37°C | 0d | 17°C | 9d |
| Sep | 35°C | 0d | 18°C | 7d |
| Oct | 31°C | 0d | 20°C | 5d |
| Nov | 25°C | 1d | 22°C | 5d |
| Dec | 21°C | 0d | 24°C | 3d |
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