Cairo vs Cape Town

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in May. Cairo offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Cape Town is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in May. Cairo receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 16°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Cape Town averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 14°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere while Cape Town is in the Southern Hemisphere. This means they experience opposite seasons, which explains any large temperature difference.

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

Cape Town sees 57 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 7 rain days and 57 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.