Best Time to Visit Soweto
South Africa · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Soweto, plan your trip for April to October. December is the hottest month, with average highs of 28°C (83°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 2°C (35°F). Rain is heaviest in December, at about 114 mm (4.5 in), and lightest in July, at 3 mm (0.1 in).
Soweto weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 83°F | 15°C 59°F | 109 mm | 19 | 63% | 5.6 | Good 6.5 |
| February | 28°C 83°F | 14°C 58°F | 72 mm | 15 | 61% | 6 | Excellent 8.1 |
| March | 27°C 81°F | 13°C 55°F | 67 mm | 12 | 61% | 6.6 | Excellent 9 |
| April | 24°C 75°F | 9°C 49°F | 47 mm | 8 | 61% | 7.3 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 6°C 43°F | 16 mm | 3 | 54% | 8.8 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 18°C 65°F | 2°C 36°F | 7 mm | 1 | 54% | 9.3 | Excellent 9.3 |
| July | 18°C 65°F | 2°C 35°F | 3 mm | 1 | 49% | 9.7 | Excellent 9.4 |
| August | 22°C 71°F | 5°C 40°F | 5 mm | 1 | 43% | 9.9 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 27°C 80°F | 9°C 48°F | 15 mm | 2 | 37% | 10.1 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 11°C 52°F | 52 mm | 9 | 46% | 8 | Excellent 9.7 |
| November | 28°C 83°F | 13°C 55°F | 87 mm | 14 | 54% | 7 | Good 7.9 |
| December | 28°C 83°F | 15°C 58°F | 114 mm | 18 | 60% | 5.4 | Fair 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Soweto?
The best time to visit Soweto is April to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Soweto?
December is the hottest month in Soweto, with an average high of 28°C (83°F).
What is the coldest month in Soweto?
July is the coldest month in Soweto, with an average low of 2°C (35°F).
What is the rainiest month in Soweto?
December is the wettest month, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 3 mm (0.1 in).
Nearby destinations
- Johannesburg20 km · best April to May and August to October
- Pretoria67 km · best April to September
- Gaborone266 km · best April to August
- Mbabane327 km · best April to September
- Maseru341 km · best April to May and August to October
- Matola461 km · best May to September
- Maputo473 km · best May to September
- Durban506 km · best May to September
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