When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The most comfortable stretch is May and July to September, when average highs run 63 to 76 degrees F with 0 to 3 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month at 79 degrees F on average, and June the coolest at 62 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?

December, with roughly 17 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Johannesburg?

July averages 63 degrees F by day and 38 degrees F at night, and January averages 78 degrees F and 58 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Johannesburg?

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Johannesburg: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Johannesburg

The most comfortable months in Johannesburg are May and July to September, with average daytime highs of 63 to 76°F and 0 to 3 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month, averaging 79°F, and June the coolest at 62°F. December sees the most rain, around 17 days, while July is the driest with about 0.

Jan78°58°14 d

Feb77°58°14 d

Mar76°56°8 d

Apr70°50°8 d

May68°45°2 d

Jun62°39°2 d

Jul63°38°0 d

Aug69°44°1 d

Sep76°50°3 d

Oct79°54°6 d

Nov78°57°13 d

Dec77°58°17 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Johannesburg: common questions

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?: The most comfortable stretch is May and July to September, when average highs run 63 to 76°F with 0 to 3 rainy days a month. October is the hottest month at 79°F on average, and June the coolest at 62°F.
What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?: December, with roughly 17 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Johannesburg?: July averages 63°F by day and 38°F at night, and January averages 78°F and 58°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Johannesburg?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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