When is the best time to go to Sandton
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sandton, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Sandton
Sandton weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sandton are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 131mm | 8.8hrs | 14.4hrs |
Warm and wet weather often prevails in Sandton during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Sandton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sandton with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 90mm | 8.7hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Sandton is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sandton.
February is in the summer in Sandton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sandton with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 91mm | 8.5hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Sandton is characteristically warm and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sandton.
March is in the fall / autumn in Sandton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sandton with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 52mm | 8.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
Sandton's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sandton.
April is in the fall / autumn in Sandton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sandton with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 13mm | 9.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
May is a dry month in Sandton and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Sandton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sandton with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 8mm | 9.6hrs | 14.4hrs |
Sandton's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sandton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Sandton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sandton with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 4mm | 10hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Sandton is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sandton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Sandton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 7mm | 10.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Sandton is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandton, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Sandton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 26mm | 10.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Sandton's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sandton, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Sandton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Sandton weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 74mm | 9.4hrs | 11.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Sandton and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sandton.
October is in the spring in Sandton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 107mm | 9hrs | 14.4hrs |
The climate in Sandton during November can be summarized as warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandton for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Sandton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 108mm | 9.3hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Sandton is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sandton for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Sandton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sandton with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sandton weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 17.2°C 63°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 131mm 5.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
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