🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Lomé 🇹🇬

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Lomé, Togo — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Lomé is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 155 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇹🇬 Lomé
Avg annual high23°C30°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)August (23°C low)
Rainy days / year150305
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, August, December

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇹🇬 Lomé

Best around January, August, December. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Lomé warmer?

Lomé is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Lomé?

Lomé is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 155 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Lomé?

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

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