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 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Cape Town sees 13 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in December. Cape Town receives 10 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cape Town reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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 15 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cape Town averages 70% while Cairo sits at 35%. Cape Town will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.