Cape Town vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in May. Cairo offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 0 rain days, while Cape Town sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Cape Town sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Cairo runs hot at 33°C.

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

Cape Town reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 16°C. There is a notable 14°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 57 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 0 mm over 0 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 7 rain days and 57 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.