Cape Town vs Cairo

Cape Town and Cairo are closely matched in November. 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 22°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in November. Cape Town receives 3 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 November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 14°C (57°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 25 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during November. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cairo sees 2 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 4 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.