🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Luanda 🇦🇴

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Luanda, Angola — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luanda is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 22 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇦🇴 Luanda
Avg annual high23°C29°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)February (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (18°C low)
Rainy days / year150172
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).

🇦🇴 Luanda

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Luanda warmer?

Luanda is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Luanda?

Luanda is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 22 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Luanda?

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

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