🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Tripoli 🇱🇾

Cape Town, South Africa vs Tripoli, Libya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tripoli is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tripoli is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇱🇾 Tripoli
Avg annual high22°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year8987
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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).

🇱🇾 Tripoli

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Tripoli warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Tripoli?

Cape Town is rainier — Tripoli sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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