Johannesburg · South Africa
Nairobi · Kenya
At a glance
| Metric | Johannesburg | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 26°C | 28°C |
| Coldest month low | 4°C | 13°C |
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 1031 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.7 h/day | 9.9 h/day |
| Best months | March–October | February & June–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Johannesburg | Nairobi | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| February | 8.6 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| March | 9.8 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| April | 9.8 · Excellent | 7.5 · Good | Johannesburg |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.5 · Good | Johannesburg |
| June | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| July | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| August | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Johannesburg |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Johannesburg |
| November | 8.8 · Excellent | 7.4 · Good | Johannesburg |
| December | 7.8 · Good | 7.5 · Good | Johannesburg |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Johannesburg or Nairobi?
Johannesburg has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 2 for Nairobi — 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 Nairobi?
The best months to visit Nairobi are February & June–September, based on six years of climate data.
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