🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Rabat 🇲🇦

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Rabat, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Johannesburg is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Rabat is drier, with roughly 93 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇲🇦 Rabat
Avg annual high23°C22°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)August (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year15057
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberApril, May, June

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇲🇦 Rabat

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Rabat warmer?

Johannesburg is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Rabat?

Johannesburg is rainier — Rabat sees about 93 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Rabat?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Rabat is best around April, May, June.

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