🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Tangier 🇲🇦

Cape Town, South Africa vs Tangier, 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 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇲🇦 Tangier
Avg annual high22°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year89106
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberMay, June, October

🇿🇦 Cape Town

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

🇲🇦 Tangier

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Tangier warmer?

Cape Town and Tangier have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Tangier?

Tangier is rainier — Cape Town sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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