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Top sights in Johannesburg
- Apartheid Museum – Museum on the history of Apartheid in South Africa
- Soweto – Township of South Africa
- Maboneng Precinct – Precinct in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Cradle of Humankind – Paleoanthropological site near Johannesburg, South Africa
- Johannesburg Zoo – Zoo
- Gold Reef City – Amusement park in Johannesburg
- Nelson Mandela Bridge – Bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Johannesburg
Climate and seasons
Johannesburg's weather is generally regarded as excellent. In summer (December to February) temperatures reach the mid-30s Celsius with occasional spectacular afternoon thunderstorms; winter temperatures can drop below freezing, but snow is extremely rare. The city is at 1,750 metres above sea level, so newcomers can easily get out of breath.
Getting around
Johannesburg was built for the car, so public transport is still developing. The Gautrain is a good, clean and safe fast train linking the airport, Marlboro, Midrand, Rosebank, Pretoria and Centurion. Metro double-decker buses run along Oxford Road; it is generally a bad idea to use minibus taxis unless accompanied by locals.
Staying safe
Johannesburg has stubbornly high crime levels, and armed security guards are a common sight. Ask local people, such as hotel staff, what to do and when to do it. Things have improved enormously since the 1980s, but keep security in mind and stay alert in unfamiliar surroundings.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Johannesburg (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Johannesburg
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Best time to visit Johannesburg
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Johannesburg are April to October, with average daytime highs of 62 to 79°F (17 to 26°C) and 0 to 8 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. October is the hottest month, averaging 79°F (26°C), and June the coolest at 62°F (17°C). December sees the most rain, around 17 days, while July is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 120 | 14 | Shoulder: 78°F (26°C), 14 rainy days |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 80 | 14 | Shoulder: 77°F (25°C), 14 rainy days |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70 | 8 | Shoulder: 76°F (24°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 40 | 8 | Comfortable: 8 rainy days |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 20 | 2 | Comfortable: 2 rainy days |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 10 | 2 | Comfortable: 2 rainy days |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 10 | 1 | Comfortable: 1 rainy days |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 20 | 3 | Comfortable: 3 rainy days |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 60 | 6 | Comfortable: 6 rainy days |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 90 | 13 | Shoulder: 78°F (26°C), 13 rainy days |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 130 | 17 | Avoid: among the wettest, 17 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Johannesburg: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Johannesburg are April to October, when average highs run 62 to 79°F (17 to 26°C) with 0 to 8 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. October is the hottest month at 79°F (26°C) on average, and June the coolest at 62°F (17°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?
- December, with roughly 17 days of rain. The driest is July, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Johannesburg?
- October is the warmest month, averaging 79°F (26°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) at night. June is the coolest, at 62°F (17°C) by day and 39°F (4°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Johannesburg?
- The wettest months in Johannesburg are January to February and November to December, with 13 to 17 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to South Africa right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for South Africa on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for South Africa before you book.
- What other places are near Johannesburg?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Johannesburg are Victoria Falls (590 miles), Cape Town (780 miles), Zanzibar (1,570 miles).
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