🇿🇦 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.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇪🇬 Luxor | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 33°C |
| Hottest month | October · 26°C | August · 42°C |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | January (9°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 4 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | January, 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).
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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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