South Africa
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Johannesburg
Visit in September — score 76/100 · avg high 89°F · 4 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51 | 71° | 91° | 53° | 31 | 123 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 53 | 71° | 90° | 52° | 21 | 86 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 57 | 68° | 88° | 49° | 19 | 75 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 57 | 62° | 82° | 41° | 13 | 51 | 11.4h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 65 | 56° | 78° | 35° | 4 | 16 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 53 | 50° | 73° | 30° | 2 | 9 | 10.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 59 | 50° | 73° | 29° | 1 | 4 | 10.5h | High | Average |
| August | 69 | 55° | 82° | 31° | 1 | 5 | 11.1h | High | Average |
| September | 76 | 64° | 89° | 39° | 4 | 17 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 64 | 68° | 94° | 43° | 14 | 57 | 12.6h | High | Average |
| November | 50 | 69° | 93° | 47° | 23 | 91 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 54 | 71° | 92° | 52° | 31 | 125 | 13.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Johannesburg (September, October, November) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 43°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Summer
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Johannesburg (December, January, February) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 52°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Fall
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Johannesburg (March, April, May) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 42°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Winter
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 30°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Johannesburg (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 30°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 69/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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