🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Nosy Be 🇲🇬

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Nosy Be, Madagascar — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nosy Be is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 83 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇲🇬 Nosy Be
Avg annual high23°C27°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)April (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year150233
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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).

🇲🇬 Nosy Be

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Nosy Be warmer?

Nosy Be is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Nosy Be?

Nosy Be is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 83 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Nosy Be?

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

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