🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Okavango Delta 🇧🇼
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Okavango Delta, Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Okavango Delta is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Okavango Delta is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇧🇼 Okavango Delta | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 31°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | October (36°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | July (9°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 69 |
| 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).
🇧🇼 Okavango Delta
Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Okavango Delta warmer?
Okavango Delta is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Okavango Delta?
Johannesburg is rainier — Okavango Delta sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Okavango Delta?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Okavango Delta is best around May, June, July.