Best time to visit Johannesburg

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When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The best time to visit Johannesburg is September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Johannesburg26
    Jan
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Johannesburg26
    Feb
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Johannesburg25
    Mar
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Johannesburg22
    Apr
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Johannesburg20
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Johannesburg17
    Jun
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Johannesburg18
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Johannesburg20
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Johannesburg23
    Sep
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Johannesburg24
    Oct
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Johannesburg25
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Johannesburg26
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Johannesburg?

The hottest time of year in Johannesburg is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Johannesburg?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Johannesburg with 135mm on average. There are normally 14 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Johannesburg?

The sunniest time of year in Johannesburg is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for South Africa (Johannesburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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