Travel Planning
🇿🇦 South Africa
Best Time to Visit Johannesburg
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
19.9°C · 114mm
Score 92
February Shoulder
19.3°C · 126mm
Score 87
March Best
18.0°C · 71mm
Score 92
April Shoulder
15.4°C · 55mm
Score 87
May Avoid
12.9°C · 16mm
Score 82
June Avoid
10.1°C · 7mm
Score 76
July Avoid
9.8°C · 4mm
Score 76
August Shoulder
13.2°C · 4mm
Score 82
September Shoulder
17.1°C · 12mm
Score 90
October Best
18.6°C · 41mm
Score 93
November Best
19.0°C · 87mm
Score 94
December Shoulder
19.6°C · 121mm
Score 89
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Johannesburg? +
By comfort score, November is the best month to visit Johannesburg (score: 94). Expect average temperatures of 19.0°C and 87mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Johannesburg? +
July sees the heaviest rainfall in Johannesburg (4mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Johannesburg like in summer? +
Summer in Johannesburg averages 19.6°C with 120mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.
04 What is Johannesburg like in winter? +
Winter averages 11.0°C with 5mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.
05 What should I pack for Johannesburg? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Johannesburg? +
Peak season falls in November, October, March. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in January, September, December.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01