🇲🇬 Antananarivo vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Antananarivo is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 49 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇬 Antananarivo🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high24°C23°C
Hottest monthNovember (27°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthJuly (10°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year199150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberMay, August, September

🇲🇬 Antananarivo

Best around May, August, September. Hottest in November (27°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Antananarivo or Johannesburg warmer?

Antananarivo is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Antananarivo or Johannesburg?

Antananarivo is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 49 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Antananarivo vs Johannesburg?

Antananarivo is best around May, August, September; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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