🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Saint-Louis (SN) 🇸🇳

Cape Town, South Africa vs Saint-Louis (SN), Senegal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Saint-Louis (SN) is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Saint-Louis (SN) is drier, with roughly 66 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)
Avg annual high
22°C
31°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
November · 34°C
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year
89
23
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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).

🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in November (34°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Saint-Louis (SN) warmer?

Saint-Louis (SN) is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Saint-Louis (SN)?

Cape Town is rainier — Saint-Louis (SN) sees about 66 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Saint-Louis (SN)?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Saint-Louis (SN) is best around April, May, June.

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