🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Tripoli 🇱🇾

Johannesburg, South Africa vs Tripoli, Libya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tripoli is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tripoli is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇱🇾 Tripoli
Avg annual high23°C25°C
Hottest monthOctober (26°C)August (33°C)
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year15087
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberMarch, April, November

🇿🇦 Johannesburg

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

🇱🇾 Tripoli

Best around March, April, November. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Johannesburg or Tripoli warmer?

Tripoli is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Tripoli?

Johannesburg is rainier — Tripoli sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Tripoli?

Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Tripoli is best around March, April, November.

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