Cairo vs Alexandria

Cairo and Alexandria are closely matched in April. 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.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Alexandria is also comfortable at 23°C.

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Alexandria averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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

Cairo receives approximately 1 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during April. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Alexandria sees 3 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.