🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Saint-Denis (Réunion) 🇷🇪

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Saint-Denis (Réunion), Réunion — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Saint-Denis (Réunion) is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 127 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇷🇪 Saint-Denis (Réunion)
Avg annual high23°C26°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)July (19°C low)
Rainy days / year150277
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJuly, August, September

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇷🇪 Saint-Denis (Réunion)

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Saint-Denis (Réunion) warmer?

Saint-Denis (Réunion) is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Saint-Denis (Réunion)?

Saint-Denis (Réunion) is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 127 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Saint-Denis (Réunion)?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Saint-Denis (Réunion) is best around July, August, September.

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