🇿🇦 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.

Warmer · YaoundéDrier · Johannesburg

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇨🇲 Yaoundé
Avg annual high
23°C
28°C
Hottest month
October · 26°C
February · 31°C
Coldest monthJuly (4°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year
150
323
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Best months to visitMay, August, SeptemberJanuary, 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).

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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.

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