Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Johannesburg · South Africa
At a glance
| Metric | Dar es Salaam | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 26°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 4°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1236 mm | 608 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.5 h/day | 10.7 h/day |
| Best months | June–July | March–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Dar es Salaam | Johannesburg | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2 · Poor | 8.4 · Good | Johannesburg |
| February | 4.8 · Poor | 8.6 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| March | 3.6 · Poor | 9.8 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| April | 4.5 · Poor | 9.8 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| May | 6.3 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| June | 8.5 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| July | 8.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| August | 7.2 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| September | 6.3 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| October | 5.1 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| November | 4.5 · Poor | 8.8 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| December | 4.4 · Poor | 7.8 · Good | Johannesburg |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Dar es Salaam or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Dar es Salaam — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The best months to visit Dar es Salaam are June–July, 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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