Cape Town vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in August. Cairo offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 9 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Cairo runs hot at 37°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in August. Cairo receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cape Town reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 37°C (99°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 15°C. There is a notable 20°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 74 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cairo sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 9 rain days and 74 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.