🇹🇿 Arusha vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Arusha, Tanzania vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Arusha is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 14 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · ArushaDrier · Johannesburg
Climate at a glance
| 🇹🇿 Arusha | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | February · 28°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | July (14°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 164 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | May, August, September |
🇹🇿 Arusha
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (28°C), coldest lows in July (14°C).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arusha or Johannesburg warmer?
Arusha is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Arusha or Johannesburg?
Arusha is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 14 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Arusha vs Johannesburg?
Arusha is best around June, July, August; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.