When to go · Johannesburg
Johannesburg in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Johannesburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear).
- OctoberGreatInside Johannesburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear).
- AprilGreatInside Johannesburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear).
- MayGreatInside Johannesburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear).
Weather in August
- JohannesburgHighs around 20.1 °C (68 °F), lows around 6.5 °C (44 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 68 °F (20.1 °C), lows around 44 °F (6.5 °C), rain on about 1 day
- Highveld, South Africa · Johannesburg, Pretoriabest weather
At 1,750 m: afternoon thunderstorms in summer, sunny frosty winters.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Johannesburg, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20.1 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20.1 °C)
Apr: 21.7 °C (71 °F)71 °F (21.7 °C)
Night low
Aug: 6.5 °C (44 °F)44 °F (6.5 °C)
Apr: 10.7 °C (51 °F)51 °F (10.7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
April: Inside Johannesburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (dry, mild, clear).
Johannesburg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings