Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.
While Cairo captures an advantage on pure Weather (87 vs 72) with 16°C ambient temperatures, Amman (Petra) decisively captures February on Crowds (75 vs 43) and Prices (91 vs 69). Cairo suffers from seasonal congestion and peak lodging premiums ($148/night), whereas Amman (Petra) delivers a more balanced, friction-free itinerary with approximately $469 in lodging savings on a 7-night stay ($81/night vs $148/night).