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 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Cape Town sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Cape Town is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in March. Cairo receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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 22°C (72°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°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 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 3 rain days and 41 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 70% while Cape Town sits at 65%. Cairo will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.