🇿🇦 Johannesburg vs Yaoundé 🇨🇲
Johannesburg, South Africa vs Yaoundé, Cameroon — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Yaoundé is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Johannesburg is drier, with roughly 173 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 🇨🇲 Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 28°C |
| Hottest month | October (26°C) | February (31°C) |
| Coldest month | July (4°C low) | August (20°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 150 | 323 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, August, September | January, February, December |
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
🇨🇲 Yaoundé
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg or Yaoundé warmer?
Yaoundé is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Johannesburg or Yaoundé?
Yaoundé is rainier — Johannesburg sees about 173 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg vs Yaoundé?
Johannesburg is best around May, August, September; Yaoundé is best around January, February, December.