Kuala Lumpur vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cairo offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Kuala Lumpur sees 4 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Kuala Lumpur can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Cairo runs hot at 33°C.

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

Kuala Lumpur reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Kuala Lumpur receives approximately 140 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cairo sees 8 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 10 rain days and 132 mm of total precipitation.

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