🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Maasai Mara 🇰🇪
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Maasai Mara, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Maasai Mara is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Maasai Mara is drier, with roughly 33 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇰🇪 Maasai Mara | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 28°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | October (30°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | July (15°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 117 |
| 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).
🇰🇪 Maasai Mara
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in October (30°C), coldest lows in July (15°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Maasai Mara warmer?
Maasai Mara is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Maasai Mara?
Johannesburg is rainier — Maasai Mara sees about 33 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Maasai Mara?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Maasai Mara is best around June, July, August.