Johannesburg · SummerMonth summary
Johannesburg weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Johannesburg in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (7.4/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Johannesburg in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In July, Johannesburg sees 17°C during the day with 10.4h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 25°C | 45% | 3.9 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 25°C | 50% | 4.2 | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 24°C | 32% | 2.0 | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 21°C | 27% | 2.1 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 7°C | 20°C | 7% | 0.5 | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 5°C | 18°C | 5% | 0.3 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ July | 4°C | 17°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 7°C | 21°C | 3% | 0.2 | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 10°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.7h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ October | 12°C | 26°C | 24% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 26°C | 43% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 25°C | 55% | 3.8 | 12.7h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Johannesburg averages 17°C, 2% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
July vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Johannesburg in July
Is July a good time to visit Johannesburg?
July is an acceptable time for Johannesburg (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Johannesburg in July?
With 17°C max and 10.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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