🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Saint-Louis (SN) 🇸🇳

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Saint-Louis (SN), Senegal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Saint-Louis (SN) is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Saint-Louis (SN) is drier, with roughly 127 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)
Avg annual high23°C31°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)November (34°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year15023
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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).

🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in November (34°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Saint-Louis (SN) warmer?

Saint-Louis (SN) is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Saint-Louis (SN)?

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

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Saint-Louis (SN)?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Saint-Louis (SN) is best around April, May, June.

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