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.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

Q: When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The best time to visit Johannesburg is September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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 (°F)

79
Jan
79
Feb
77
Mar
72
Apr
68
May
63
Jun
64
Jul
68
Aug
73
Sep
75
Oct
77
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
10
Aug
10
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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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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