🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Sousse 🇹🇳

Cape Town, South Africa vs Sousse, Tunisia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sousse is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sousse is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇹🇳 Sousse
Avg annual high22°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)July (35°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year8953
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberMarch, April, November

🇿🇦 Cape Town

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

🇹🇳 Sousse

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in July (35°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Sousse warmer?

Sousse is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Sousse?

Cape Town is rainier — Sousse sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Sousse is best around March, April, November.

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