🇨🇬 Brazzaville vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Brazzaville is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 97 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇬 Brazzaville🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high30°C23°C
Hottest monthSeptember (31°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthJuly (20°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year247150
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, August, September

🇨🇬 Brazzaville

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

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brazzaville or Johannesburg warmer?

Brazzaville is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Brazzaville or Johannesburg?

Brazzaville is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 97 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Brazzaville vs Johannesburg?

Brazzaville is best around June, July, August; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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