Cairo vs Cape Town

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cairo offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Cape Town sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Cape Town is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in March. Cairo receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Cape Town averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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 8 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cape Town sees 45 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 2 rain days and 37 mm of total precipitation.

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