Cape Town vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in April. Cairo offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 10 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Cairo runs hot at 29°C.

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

Cape Town reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Cape Town is in the Southern Hemisphere while Cairo is in the Northern Hemisphere. This means they experience opposite seasons, which explains any large temperature difference.

Cape Town receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 1 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 5 rain days and 35 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.