Tel Aviv vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in January. Cairo offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Tel Aviv sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Tel Aviv sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in January. Cairo receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Tel Aviv reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cairo averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Tel Aviv receives approximately 101 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cairo sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 10 rain days and 97 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.