🇪🇷 Asmara vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Asmara, Eritrea vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Johannesburg is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇷 Asmara | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 22°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | June · 25°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | January (10°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 213 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | February, September, October | May, August, September |
🇪🇷 Asmara
Best around February, September, October. Hottest in June (25°C), coldest lows in January (10°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 Asmara or Johannesburg warmer?
Johannesburg is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Asmara or Johannesburg?
Asmara is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Asmara vs Johannesburg?
Asmara is best around February, September, October; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.