🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Alexandria (EG), Egypt vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Alexandria (EG) is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Alexandria (EG) is drier, with roughly 116 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG) | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | August (31°C) | October (26°C) |
| Coldest month | January (11°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 34 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | March, April, November | May, August, September |
🇪🇬 Alexandria (EG)
Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (11°C).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria (EG) or Johannesburg warmer?
Alexandria (EG) is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Alexandria (EG) or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is rainier — Alexandria (EG) sees about 116 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria (EG) vs Johannesburg?
Alexandria (EG) is best around March, April, November; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.