South Africa · Africa & Middle East
Johannesburg
Photo: Mark Hillary · CC BY 2.0
A city that has turned its mining-boom history and its apartheid history into two of the most honest museums on the continent, a nightlife scene with more energy than its reputation suggests, and Soweto tours that go well beyond a drive-by.
The best time to visit Johannesburg is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
JNB
Good for
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May22°C71°F
Jun–Aug19°C65°F
Sep–Nov26°C78°F
Dec–Feb25°C77°F
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