Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Cairo | Tel Aviv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 33°C (91°F)▲ | 27°C (81°F) | Cairo |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 0 days▲ | 1 days | Cairo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 0 mm▲ | 6 mm | Cairo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 13h/day | 13h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 70% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | Tie |
Cairo and Tel Aviv are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Cairo can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Tel Aviv is also comfortable at 27°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in May.
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.
Tel Aviv averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°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 May.
Cairo receives approximately 0 mm of rainfall across 0 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Tel Aviv sees 6 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.
Highs of 33°C, lows of 17°C, 0 rain days
Highs of 27°C, lows of 17°C, 1 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Cairo | Tel Aviv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 1d | 16°C | 11d |
| Feb | 21°C | 1d | 17°C | 9d |
| Mar | 24°C | 1d | 20°C | 6d |
| Apr | 29°C | 0d | 23°C | 3d |
| May | 33°C | 0d | 27°C | 1d |
| Jun | 36°C | 0d | 29°C | 0d |
| Jul | 37°C | 0d | 30°C | 0d |
| Aug | 37°C | 0d | 31°C | 0d |
| Sep | 35°C | 0d | 30°C | 1d |
| Oct | 31°C | 0d | 28°C | 3d |
| Nov | 25°C | 1d | 23°C | 6d |
| Dec | 21°C | 0d | 19°C | 10d |
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