🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Monrovia 🇱🇷

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Monrovia, Liberia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Monrovia is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 196 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇱🇷 Monrovia
Avg annual high23°C28°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)January (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)September (23°C low)
Rainy days / year150346
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberFebruary, August, September

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇱🇷 Monrovia

Best around February, August, September. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in September (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Monrovia warmer?

Monrovia is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Monrovia?

Monrovia is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 196 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Monrovia?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Monrovia is best around February, August, September.

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