🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Lilongwe 🇲🇼
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Lilongwe, Malawi — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lilongwe is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 13 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · LilongweDrier · Johannesburg
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇲🇼 Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 27°C |
| Hottest month | October · 26°C | November · 31°C |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | July (11°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 163 |
| 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).
🇲🇼 Lilongwe
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Lilongwe warmer?
Lilongwe is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 13 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Lilongwe?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Lilongwe is best around June, July, August.
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