Johannesburg in Autumn — Weather & What to Expect
Autumn in Johannesburg (March, April, May) averages daytime highs of 21.3°C and lows of 9.9°C, with around 147.7mm of rain across the season (18 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (March, April, May).
In the southern hemisphere, autumn in Johannesburg covers March, April, May.
Autumn in Johannesburg month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 23.4°C | 12.7°C | 48.0mm | 9 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.4°C | 10.1°C | 78.5mm | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.0°C | 6.9°C | 21.2mm | 3 | 10/10 |
What to pack for Johannesburg in autumn
- Light layers
- Sunscreen
- T-shirts and light trousers or shorts
- Light waterproof layer
- A warm layer for cool evenings
- Warm layers
- Light jacket or fleece
- Comfortable walking shoes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is autumn a good time to visit Johannesburg?
Autumn in Johannesburg rates around 10/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 21.3°C with 147.7mm of rain across the season.
How hot is Johannesburg in autumn?
Daytime highs average 21.3°C (70.3°F) across March, April, May, with nights around 9.9°C.
What months are autumn in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is in the southern hemisphere, so autumn covers March, April, May.
See also: best time to visit Johannesburg · Johannesburg annual climate · Johannesburg in spring · Johannesburg in summer · Johannesburg in winter
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Autumn in Johannesburg — what to pack
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.