🇨🇬 Brazzaville vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Brazzaville is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 158 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇬 Brazzaville🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high30°C22°C
Hottest monthSeptember (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (20°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year24789
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, October, November

🇨🇬 Brazzaville

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (31°C), coldest lows in July (20°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Brazzaville or Cape Town warmer?

Brazzaville is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Brazzaville or Cape Town?

Brazzaville is rainier — Cape Town sees about 158 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Brazzaville vs Cape Town?

Brazzaville is best around June, July, August; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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