Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for February
| Metric | Cairo | Jerusalem | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Cairo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F)▲ | 5°C (41°F) | Cairo |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 1 days▲ | 9 days | Cairo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 4 mm▲ | 66 mm | Cairo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 9h/day | Cairo |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Jerusalem |
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 Jerusalem sees 9 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.
Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Jerusalem is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in February. Cairo receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Cairo reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Jerusalem averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°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 February.
Cairo receives approximately 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during February. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Jerusalem sees 66 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 8 rain days and 62 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 1 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 9 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. February is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Cairo | Jerusalem | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 1d | 12°C | 10d |
| Feb | 21°C | 1d | 14°C | 9d |
| Mar | 24°C | 1d | 17°C | 7d |
| Apr | 29°C | 0d | 22°C | 3d |
| May | 33°C | 0d | 27°C | 2d |
| Jun | 36°C | 0d | 30°C | 0d |
| Jul | 37°C | 0d | 32°C | 0d |
| Aug | 37°C | 0d | 32°C | 0d |
| Sep | 35°C | 0d | 30°C | 1d |
| Oct | 31°C | 0d | 26°C | 4d |
| Nov | 25°C | 1d | 19°C | 6d |
| Dec | 21°C | 0d | 14°C | 8d |
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