Cape Town · South Africa
Johannesburg · South Africa
At a glance
| Metric | Cape Town | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 26°C | 26°C |
| Coldest month low | 10°C | 4°C |
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 608 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.5 h/day | 10.7 h/day |
| Best months | September–May | March–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Cape Town | Johannesburg | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.4 · Good | Cape Town |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| May | 9.6 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| June | 8.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| July | 7.6 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| August | 8.1 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| September | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Cape Town |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.8 · Good | Cape Town |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Cape Town or Johannesburg?
Cape Town has the better travel weather in 6 of 12 months, versus 5 for Johannesburg — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
The best months to visit Cape Town are September–May, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
The best months to visit Johannesburg are March–October, based on six years of climate data.
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