Cairo vs Tel Aviv

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in January. Cairo offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Tel Aviv sees 1 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Cairo sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Tel Aviv is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in January. Cairo receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cairo reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Tel Aviv averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 10°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 January.

Cairo receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Tel Aviv sees 75 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 5 rain days and 70 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Cairo averages 35% while Tel Aviv sits at 65%. Tel Aviv will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.