🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Owando 🇨🇬

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Owando, Republic of the Congo — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Owando is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇨🇬 Owando
Avg annual high23°C31°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)February (32°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (22°C low)
Rainy days / year150231
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, June, July

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇨🇬 Owando

Best around January, June, July. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in July (22°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Owando warmer?

Owando is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Owando?

Owando is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Owando?

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

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