Best Time to Visit Johannesburg for City Trip – September Scores 100/100

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City Trips Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, April, October

Avoid

January, November, December

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Weather

11°C – 22°C

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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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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Johannesburg, September, April, October score highest on this page; July and June rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Johannesburg

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	117	13	65%	shoulder
February	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	99	9.4	67%	shoulder
March	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	83	9.5	66%	shoulder
April	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	36	5.9	64%	dry
May	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	13	2.1	57%	dry
June	70Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	6	2.1	56%	dry
July	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	2	0.9	53%	dry
August	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	22°	5	1.1	48%	dry
September	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	20	2.6	48%	dry
October	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	65	8.4	54%	shoulder
November	87Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	101	11.9	60%	shoulder
December	82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	116	14.5	64%	shoulder

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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September, April, October score highest for city trips in Johannesburg. The top month scores 100/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Johannesburg?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Johannesburg. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for city trips.