🇪🇬 Hurghada vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦

Hurghada, Egypt vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hurghada is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hurghada is drier, with roughly 143 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇬 Hurghada🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Avg annual high28°C23°C
Hottest monthAugust (35°C)October (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (13°C low)July (4°C low)
Rainy days / year7150
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, August, September

🇪🇬 Hurghada

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (35°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurghada or Johannesburg warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Hurghada or Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is rainier — Hurghada sees about 143 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hurghada vs Johannesburg?

Hurghada is best around January, February, December; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.

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