Cairo vs Jerusalem

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in September. Cairo offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Jerusalem sees 12 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Cairo can feel quite hot at 35°C, so plan for heat. Jerusalem runs hot at 30°C.

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 35°C (95°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 15°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Jerusalem averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 5°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 September.

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

Jerusalem sees 2 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%.