🇩🇿 Algiers vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Algiers, Algeria vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Algiers is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇿 Algiers🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high23°C23°C
Hottest monthAugust (32°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year80150
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, August, September

🇩🇿 Algiers

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (32°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Algiers or Johannesburg warmer?

Algiers and Johannesburg have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Algiers or Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is rainier — Algiers sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Algiers vs Johannesburg?

Algiers is best around April, May, October; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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