🇺🇬 Bwindi vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Bwindi, Uganda vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Johannesburg is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 83 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇬 Bwindi🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (22°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthDecember (12°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year233150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, August, September

🇺🇬 Bwindi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (22°C), coldest lows in December (12°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bwindi or Johannesburg warmer?

Johannesburg is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bwindi or Johannesburg?

Bwindi is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 83 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bwindi vs Johannesburg?

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

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