🇪🇬 Aswan vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Aswan, Egypt vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Aswan is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Aswan is drier, with roughly 149 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Aswan🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high34°C23°C
Hottest monthAugust (42°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year1150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, August, September

🇪🇬 Aswan

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (42°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aswan or Johannesburg warmer?

Aswan is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Aswan or Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is rainier — Aswan sees about 149 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Aswan vs Johannesburg?

Aswan is best around January, February, December; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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