Month guide · Johannesburg · South Africa
Johannesburg in February
What February is really like in Johannesburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: NJR ZA, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm and green, with afternoon storms that clear quickly; good for museums in the morning and outdoor plans after the rain.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 3rd-warmest month in Johannesburg: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Autumn (March–May). Settled, sunny weather and cooling evenings; one of the most comfortable times for sightseeing and day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Johannesburg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Soweto
Soweto by bicycle or with a local guide
Guided bicycle and walking tours from Orlando West lead through residential streets, past shebeens, schools and informal settlements, with stops at Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Active
- Food
Theme park · Ormonde
Gold Reef City
Book the underground mine tour separately when you arrive; it is the part that explains how Johannesburg came to exist.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Active
Landmark · Soweto
Orlando Towers
Two decommissioned power-station cooling towers in Soweto, painted with murals and advertising, now host a bungee jump swinging between the towers and a viewing platform with panoramas over the township.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Views
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Maboneng
Maboneng street art and galleries
Visit on a Sunday daytime when the precinct is busiest, and join a guided walk to go beyond the precinct safely.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Food
- Shopping
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Johannesburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Johannesburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Johannesburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Warm and green, with afternoon storms that clear quickly; good for museums in the morning and outdoor plans after the rain.
+How warm is Johannesburg in February?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Johannesburg in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.