🇸🇳 Dakar vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Dakar, Senegal vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Dakar is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Dakar is drier, with roughly 91 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇸🇳 Dakar | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | October (31°C) | October (26°C) |
| Coldest month | March (19°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 59 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | March, April, May | May, August, September |
🇸🇳 Dakar
Best around March, April, May. Hottest in October (31°C), coldest lows in March (19°C).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dakar or Johannesburg warmer?
Dakar is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Dakar or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is rainier — Dakar sees about 91 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Dakar vs Johannesburg?
Dakar is best around March, April, May; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.