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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, April, October

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Avoid

January, November, December

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Weather

11°C – 22°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Johannesburg for a city trip is September, April, October, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Johannesburg

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
80Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°117
February
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°99
March
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°83
April
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°36
May
92Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°13
June
70Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°6
July
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°2
August
89Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°5
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°20
October
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°65
November
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°101
December
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°116

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Johannesburg

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg for city trips?

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The best time to visit Johannesburg for city trips is typically in September, April, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Johannesburg?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Johannesburg, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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