When is the best time to go to Soweto

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Soweto, 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.

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Soweto weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Soweto 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

Soweto January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 129mm 8.9hrs 14.4hrs

Warm and wet weather often prevails in Soweto during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soweto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Soweto and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Soweto with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in January »

February

Soweto February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 89mm 8.9hrs 13.8hrs

February in Soweto is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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 Soweto.

February is in the summer in Soweto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Soweto with around 89mm 3.5 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in February »

March

Soweto March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 87mm 8.6hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Soweto is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soweto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Soweto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Soweto with around 87mm 3.4 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in March »

April

Soweto April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 58mm 8.6hrs 12.3hrs

Soweto's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Soweto.

April is in the fall / autumn in Soweto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Soweto with around 58mm 2.3 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.

Soweto weather in April »

May

Soweto May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 15mm 9.6hrs 11.7hrs

May is a dry month in Soweto and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Soweto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Soweto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Soweto with around 15mm 0.6 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in May »

June

Soweto June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 8mm 9.5hrs 14.4hrs

The weather in June in Soweto is characteristically cool and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Soweto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Soweto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Soweto 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in June »

July

Soweto July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 3mm 10.1hrs 13.8hrs

July in Soweto is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Soweto, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Soweto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Soweto with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in July »

August

Soweto August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 8mm 10.6hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Soweto is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Soweto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Soweto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Soweto 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in August »

September

Soweto September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 26mm 10.5hrs 12.3hrs

Soweto's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Soweto, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Soweto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Soweto with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in September »

October

Soweto October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 74mm 9.6hrs 11.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Soweto and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Soweto.

October is in the spring in Soweto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Soweto 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in October »

November

Soweto November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 106mm 9.1hrs 14.4hrs

The weather in November in Soweto is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soweto for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Soweto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Soweto with around 106mm 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in November »

December

Soweto December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 111mm 9.5hrs 13.8hrs

December in Soweto is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Soweto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Soweto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Soweto with around 111mm 4.4 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Soweto weather in December »

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Soweto weather stats

Soweto weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 10.6hrs
Coldest month: June 16.5°C 61.7°F
Wettest month: January 129mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: February 24.5°C 76.1°F
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