🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Khartoum 🇸🇩

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Khartoum, Sudan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Khartoum is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Khartoum is drier, with roughly 118 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇸🇩 Khartoum
Avg annual high
23°C
37°C
Hottest month
October · 26°C
May · 41°C
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (16°C low)
Rainy days / year
150
32
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇸🇩 Khartoum

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (41°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Khartoum warmer?

Khartoum is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Khartoum?

Johannesburg is rainier — Khartoum sees about 118 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Khartoum?

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

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