🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Niamey 🇳🇪

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Niamey, Niger — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Niamey is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Niamey is drier, with roughly 70 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇳🇪 Niamey
Avg annual high
23°C
36°C
Hottest month
October · 26°C
April · 41°C
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (17°C low)
Rainy days / year
150
80
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇳🇪 Niamey

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Niamey warmer?

Niamey is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Niamey?

Johannesburg is rainier — Niamey sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Niamey?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Niamey is best around January, February, December.

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