🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Sousse 🇹🇳

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Sousse, Tunisia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sousse is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sousse is drier, with roughly 97 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇹🇳 Sousse
Avg annual high23°C25°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)July (35°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year15053
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberMarch, April, November

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).

🇹🇳 Sousse

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Sousse warmer?

Sousse is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Sousse?

Johannesburg is rainier — Sousse sees about 97 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Sousse?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Sousse is best around March, April, November.

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