Jerusalem vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cairo offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Jerusalem sees 11 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Jerusalem sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in March.

Jerusalem reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Jerusalem receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. 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 6 rain days and 41 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.