At a glance
| Metric | Cairo | Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 39°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 9°C | 6°C |
| Annual rainfall | 45 mm | 299 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 11.1 h/day | 10.8 h/day |
| Best months | November–April | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Cairo | Jerusalem | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.1 · Fair | Cairo |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.6 · Fair | Cairo |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.5 · Excellent | Cairo |
| April | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| May | 5.7 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| June | 3.5 · Poor | 8.3 · Good | Jerusalem |
| July | 2.3 · Challenging | 6.9 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| August | 2.6 · Challenging | 6.7 · Fair | Jerusalem |
| September | 4.5 · Poor | 8.1 · Good | Jerusalem |
| October | 8.0 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Jerusalem |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | Cairo |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.4 · Good | Cairo |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Cairo or Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Cairo — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
The best months to visit Cairo are November–April, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem?
The best months to visit Jerusalem are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
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