Cairo vs Amman

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in December. Cairo offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Amman sees 9 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Amman is also comfortable at 15°C.

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Amman averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°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 December.

Cairo receives approximately 2 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during December. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Amman sees 33 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 6 rain days and 31 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.