🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Volcanoes NP 🇷🇼
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Volcanoes NP, Rwanda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Johannesburg is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 112 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 14°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | February (15°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | July (7°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 262 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | June, July, August |
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Volcanoes NP warmer?
Johannesburg is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Volcanoes NP?
Volcanoes NP is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 112 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Volcanoes NP?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Volcanoes NP is best around June, July, August.