🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Tunis 🇹🇳

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Tunis, Tunisia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tunis is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tunis is drier, with roughly 21 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇹🇳 Tunis
Avg annual high23°C25°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)July (35°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year150129
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberApril, May, November

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇹🇳 Tunis

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Tunis warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Tunis?

Johannesburg is rainier — Tunis sees about 21 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Tunis?

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

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