🇧🇮 Bujumbura vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Bujumbura, Burundi vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bujumbura is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · BujumburaDrier · Johannesburg

Climate at a glance

🇧🇮 Bujumbura🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high
27°C
23°C
Hottest month
September · 29°C
October · 26°C
Coldest monthJuly (20°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year
176
150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, August, September

🇧🇮 Bujumbura

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (29°C), coldest lows in July (20°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 Bujumbura or Johannesburg warmer?

Bujumbura is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bujumbura or Johannesburg?

Bujumbura is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bujumbura vs Johannesburg?

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

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