🇨🇮 Abidjan vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abidjan is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 195 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇮 Abidjan🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high29°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year345150
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMay, August, September

🇨🇮 Abidjan

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Abidjan or Johannesburg warmer?

Abidjan is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abidjan or Johannesburg?

Abidjan is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 195 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abidjan vs Johannesburg?

Abidjan is best around July, August, September; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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