🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Luxor 🇪🇬

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Luxor, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luxor is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luxor is drier, with roughly 146 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇪🇬 Luxor
Avg annual high23°C33°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)August (42°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year1504
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇪🇬 Luxor

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (42°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Luxor warmer?

Luxor is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Luxor?

Johannesburg is rainier — Luxor sees about 146 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Luxor?

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

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