🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Marrakech 🇲🇦
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Marrakech, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Marrakech is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Marrakech is drier, with roughly 97 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇲🇦 Marrakech | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 27°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | July (38°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | January (6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 53 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | February, March, November |
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
🇲🇦 Marrakech
Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Marrakech warmer?
Marrakech is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Marrakech?
Johannesburg is rainier — Marrakech sees about 97 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Marrakech?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Marrakech is best around February, March, November.