Best Time To Visit Johannesburg

Johannesburg during March-May

March to May is the autumn season in Johannesburg, which means the airfares and hotel prices drop after a busy summer, and makes space for a visiting the city in a budget. Since Johannesburg has a reasonable climate all year long, there will be no problem with the attractions or activities. The only thing you will need to do is to pack a couple of woollens, as Johannesburg gets ready for a long and dry winter. Considering the weather and slashed prices together, this is the best time to travel to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg during June-August

Weather in Johannesburg in June is dry and chilly, and for those who love to travel in this type of wintry climate will absolutely love it. During the daytime, the temperature stays around 10°-15°C and can go down to 4°-5°C at night, but none of it will be unbearable. Moreover, you will get little to no precipitation or humidity at all. Jo’burg winters are very dry, and instead of umbrellas and raincoats, carry warm clothes and denser body lotions to keep your skin from cracking.

Johannesburg during September-November

From September to November, Johannesburg experiences a lovely spring with ideal temperatures. Johannesburg weather in September is when you still get the lingering leftover chill from winter, but the humidity of summer and the sudden torrential rains have not started yet, which makes the Johannesburg weather of this time perfect for a visit. The prices are not as low as autumn, but it is still very much pocket-friendly during this time.

Johannesburg during December-February

This is when Johannesburg sees the most crowd as summer time is busiest in any tourist destination. With all the schools off and summer holidays going on, the streets and attractions of Johannesburg are packed with tourists. You can certainly visit the place, as the temperature will be quite pleasant ranging from the 20s to 30s (°C). The cons are long queues almost everywhere and sudden heavy showers, making long stays outdoor a bit difficult. The temperature in Johannesburg from November to February is the hottest.