🇪🇬 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.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇪🇬 Aswan | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 34°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | August · 42°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 1 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | May, 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).
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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.