🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Rabat 🇲🇦

Cape Town, South Africa vs Rabat, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Rabat is drier, with roughly 32 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Rabat

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇲🇦 Rabat
Avg annual high
22°C
22°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
August · 28°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
89
57
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberApril, May, June

🇿🇦 Cape Town

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

🇲🇦 Rabat

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Rabat warmer?

Cape Town and Rabat have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Rabat?

Cape Town is rainier — Rabat sees about 32 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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