🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Maun (Okavango) 🇧🇼
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Maun (Okavango), Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Maun (Okavango) is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Maun (Okavango) is drier, with roughly 55 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 30°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | October (36°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | July (9°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 95 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | May, June, July |
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango)
Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Maun (Okavango) warmer?
Maun (Okavango) is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Maun (Okavango)?
Johannesburg is rainier — Maun (Okavango) sees about 55 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Maun (Okavango)?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Maun (Okavango) is best around May, June, July.