Which is the hottest month in Johannesburg?

The hottest time of year in Johannesburg is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Johannesburg?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Johannesburg with 189mm on average. There are normally 13 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Johannesburg?

The sunniest time of year in Johannesburg is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Johannesburg?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Johannesburg in February when the water temperature reaches 20°C.

Best time to visit Johannesburg

Q: When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The best times to visit Johannesburg, South Africa are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Johannesburg, South Africa are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The best times to visit Johannesburg, South Africa are in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for South Africa (Johannesburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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