Cairo vs Cape Town

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cape Town edges ahead as the better destination in October. Cape Town offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Cairo sees 11 sunshine hours and 0 rain days.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Cape Town is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in October. Cape Town receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Cape Town averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 1 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during October. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cape Town sees 32 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 5 rain days and 31 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.