🇰🇪 Diani Beach vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Diani Beach, Kenya vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Diani Beach is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 165 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Diani Beach🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high28°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year315150
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, JuneMay, August, September

🇰🇪 Diani Beach

Best around January, February, June. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Diani Beach or Johannesburg warmer?

Diani Beach is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Diani Beach or Johannesburg?

Diani Beach is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 165 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Diani Beach vs Johannesburg?

Diani Beach is best around January, February, June; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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