Cape Town vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in September. Cairo offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 10 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Cairo runs hot at 35°C.

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

Cape Town reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 35°C (95°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. There is a notable 17°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 44 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during September. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 7 rain days and 44 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.