🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Praia (Cape Verde) 🇨🇻

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Praia (Cape Verde), Cape Verde — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Praia (Cape Verde) is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Praia (Cape Verde) is drier, with roughly 100 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)
Avg annual high23°C27°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)October (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)March (19°C low)
Rainy days / year15050
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, February, March

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇨🇻 Praia (Cape Verde)

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in March (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Praia (Cape Verde) warmer?

Praia (Cape Verde) is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Praia (Cape Verde)?

Johannesburg is rainier — Praia (Cape Verde) sees about 100 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Praia (Cape Verde)?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Praia (Cape Verde) is best around January, February, March.

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