Cape Town vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cairo offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 7 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Cape Town can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.

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

Cape Town reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. There is a notable 8°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Cape Town is in the Southern Hemisphere while Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere. This means they experience opposite seasons, which explains any large temperature difference.

Cape Town receives approximately 10 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cairo sees 2 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

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