Alexandria vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in February. Cairo offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Alexandria sees 10 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in February.

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

Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°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 February.

Alexandria receives approximately 16 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during February. 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 3 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.