🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Chefchaouen 🇲🇦

Cape Town, South Africa vs Chefchaouen, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇲🇦 Chefchaouen
Avg annual high22°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year89115
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberApril, May, October

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇲🇦 Chefchaouen

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Chefchaouen warmer?

Cape Town and Chefchaouen have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Chefchaouen?

Chefchaouen is rainier — Cape Town sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Chefchaouen?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Chefchaouen is best around April, May, October.

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