🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Port Louis 🇲🇺

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Port Louis, Mauritius — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Port Louis is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 21 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇲🇺 Port Louis
Avg annual high23°C28°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)December (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year150171
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJune, August, September

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇲🇺 Port Louis

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in December (30°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Port Louis warmer?

Port Louis is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Port Louis?

Port Louis is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 21 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Port Louis?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Port Louis is best around June, August, September.

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