🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Kigali 🇷🇼
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Kigali, Rwanda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kigali is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 94 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇷🇼 Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 26°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | August (28°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | December (15°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 244 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | June, July, August |
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
🇷🇼 Kigali
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in December (15°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Kigali warmer?
Kigali is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Kigali?
Kigali is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 94 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Kigali?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Kigali is best around June, July, August.