Best Time to Visit Johannesburg
South Africa · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Johannesburg are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Johannesburg sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 24°C, and its coolest in June (around 15°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 822mm — January is typically the wettest month (~146mm) and July the driest (~3mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to February — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 14°C | 146mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 24° / 13°C | 126mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 22° / 12°C | 109mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 20° / 9°C | 41mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 18° / 5°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 15° / 2°C | 10mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 16° / 2°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 19° / 4°C | 8mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 8°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 23° / 10°C | 85mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 23° / 12°C | 110mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 24° / 13°C | 144mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Johannesburg are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Johannesburg?
- January is typically the hottest month in Johannesburg, with average daytime highs around 24°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 146mm of precipitation.