Best Time to Visit Johannesburg for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

100/100

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

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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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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