Cape Town vs Cairo

Cape Town and Cairo are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in February. Cape Town receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cape Town reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 5°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 11 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during February. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cairo sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.