Cairo vs Kuala Lumpur

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in February. Cairo offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 10 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Kuala Lumpur runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in February. Kuala Lumpur receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Kuala Lumpur averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Cairo receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during February. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Kuala Lumpur sees 165 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 17 rain days and 159 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 35% while Kuala Lumpur sits at 82%. Kuala Lumpur will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.