When to visit
Johannesburg?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Johannesburg
Gauteng · Republic of South Africa

The best time to visit Johannesburg is May, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
72

Excellent climate

🌨Cold

Temperature
4–17°C
Very cold nights
Feels like
0–13°C
Dry
Precipitation
8mm
Moderate rain · 1 days
Sunshine
9.8h
Clear skies
Humidity (%)
51%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
76
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun76JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score767785869172739396908377
ClimateHumidHumidPleasantMildMildColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantHumid
Temperature15–26°C14–25°C13–24°C10–21°C7–20°C4–17°C4–17°C7–21°C10–25°C12–26°C13–26°C15–26°C
Feels like14–27°C14–26°C12–24°C8–20°C4–17°C0–13°C0–13°C3–17°C6–22°C9–24°C11–25°C14–26°C
Precipitation117mm
13 days
104mm
12 days
61mm
8 days
57mm
7 days
16mm
2 days
8mm
1 days
4mm
1 days
3mm
1 days
14mm
3 days
39mm
5 days
77mm
8 days
108mm
13 days
Sunshine11.6h
☀︎ 85%
11.0h
☀︎ 85%
10.7h
☀︎ 88%
10.1h
☀︎ 88%
9.8h
☀︎ 91%
9.8h
☀︎ 93%
10.2h
☀︎ 95%
10.6h
☀︎ 95%
11.2h
☀︎ 94%
11.1h
☀︎ 88%
11.5h
☀︎ 86%
11.3h
☀︎ 82%
WindNE · 17 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 16 km/hNW · 16 km/hW · 15 km/hNW · 16 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 20 km/hN · 21 km/hN · 21 km/hN · 21 km/hN · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)66%68%65%65%54%51%46%40%39%46%56%64%
Day length13.6h13.0h12.2h11.5h10.8h10.5h10.7h11.2h11.9h12.7h13.4h13.7h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The best time to visit Johannesburg is September, August, May, October, April, November, February, January, July, June, March, December, with temperatures between 4 °C and 26 °C. The best month is September. September is low season.

What is the weather like in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg has a climate with an overall score of 8.3/10. Annual temperatures range from 4 °C to 26 °C.

What is the hottest month in Johannesburg?

The hottest month in Johannesburg is January, with average highs of 26 °C and lows of 15 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?

The rainiest month in Johannesburg is January, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Johannesburg?

Peak season in Johannesburg is December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Johannesburg?

Shoulder season in Johannesburg falls in March. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.