🇧🇼 Gaborone vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Gaborone, Botswana vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Gaborone is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Gaborone is drier, with roughly 54 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇧🇼 Gaborone | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 28°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | October · 32°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | July (7°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 96 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, June, July | May, August, September |
🇧🇼 Gaborone
Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (32°C), coldest lows in July (7°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 Gaborone or Johannesburg warmer?
Gaborone is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Gaborone or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is rainier — Gaborone sees about 54 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Gaborone vs Johannesburg?
Gaborone is best around May, June, July; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.