🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Libreville 🇬🇦

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Libreville, Gabon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Libreville is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 182 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇬🇦 Libreville
Avg annual high23°C28°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)March (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (23°C low)
Rainy days / year150332
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇬🇦 Libreville

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in March (29°C), coldest lows in July (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Libreville warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Libreville?

Libreville is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 182 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Libreville?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Libreville is best around June, July, August.

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