Cape Town vs Cairo

Cape Town and Cairo are closely matched in December. 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.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in December. Cape Town receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cape Town reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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 15 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 2 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 3 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.