Tel Aviv vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in January. Cairo offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Tel Aviv sees 1 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Tel Aviv sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in January. Cairo receives 9 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Tel Aviv reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 January.

Tel Aviv receives approximately 75 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during January. 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 5 rain days and 71 mm of total precipitation.

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