Best Time to Visit Johannesburg for Hiking – September Scores 93/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

93/100

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

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Johannesburg for hiking is September, April, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Johannesburg

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	60Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	117	13	65%	shoulder
February	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	99	9.4	67%	shoulder
March	72Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	83	9.5	66%	shoulder
April	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	36	5.9	64%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	13	2.1	57%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	6	2.1	56%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	19°	2	0.9	53%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	22°	5	1.1	48%	dry
September	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	25°	20	2.6	48%	dry
October	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	65	8.4	54%	shoulder
November	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	101	11.9	60%	shoulder
December	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	116	14.5	64%	shoulder