Johannesburg · South Africa
Kinshasa · Democratic Republic of the Congo
At a glance
| Metric | Johannesburg | Kinshasa |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 26°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 4°C | 21°C |
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 1324 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.7 h/day | 9.3 h/day |
| Best months | March–October | June–July |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Johannesburg | Kinshasa | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 · Good | 5.1 · Fair | Johannesburg |
| February | 8.6 · Excellent | 4.6 · Poor | Johannesburg |
| March | 9.8 · Excellent | 4.1 · Poor | Johannesburg |
| April | 9.8 · Excellent | 4.1 · Poor | Johannesburg |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 5.5 · Fair | Johannesburg |
| June | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| July | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| August | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.7 · Good | Johannesburg |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 6.3 · Fair | Johannesburg |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 4.0 · Poor | Johannesburg |
| November | 8.8 · Excellent | 4.8 · Poor | Johannesburg |
| December | 7.8 · Good | 4.8 · Poor | Johannesburg |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Johannesburg or Kinshasa?
Johannesburg has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Kinshasa — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
The best months to visit Johannesburg are March–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Kinshasa?
The best months to visit Kinshasa are June–July, based on six years of climate data.
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