🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Kumasi 🇬🇭

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Kumasi, Ghana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kumasi is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 62 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇬🇭 Kumasi
Avg annual high23°C31°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)February (34°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)August (22°C low)
Rainy days / year150212
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, November, December

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇬🇭 Kumasi

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in February (34°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Kumasi warmer?

Kumasi is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Kumasi?

Kumasi is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 62 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Kumasi?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Kumasi is best around January, November, December.

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