🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Tunis 🇹🇳

Cape Town, South Africa vs Tunis, Tunisia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tunis is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 40 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇹🇳 Tunis
Avg annual high22°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)July (35°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year89129
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberApril, May, November

🇿🇦 Cape Town

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

🇹🇳 Tunis

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Tunis warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Tunis?

Tunis is rainier — Cape Town sees about 40 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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