🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Ngorongoro 🇹🇿

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Ngorongoro, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 124 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇹🇿 Ngorongoro
Avg annual high23°C23°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)February (25°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (12°C low)
Rainy days / year150274
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇹🇿 Ngorongoro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (25°C), coldest lows in July (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Ngorongoro warmer?

Johannesburg and Ngorongoro have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Ngorongoro?

Ngorongoro is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 124 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Ngorongoro?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Ngorongoro is best around June, July, August.

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