Cape Town vs Cairo

Cape Town and Cairo are closely matched in January. 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 26°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 19°C.

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

Cape Town reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°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 12 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 2 rain days and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.