Cairo vs Kuala Lumpur

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 Kuala Lumpur sees 10 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Kuala Lumpur runs hot at 30°C.

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

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.

Kuala Lumpur averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 9°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.

Kuala Lumpur sees 165 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 17 rain days and 161 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 70% while Kuala Lumpur sits at 82%. Kuala Lumpur will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.