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Johannesburg weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
74°F 23°C
54°F 12°C
4 in 10 cm
Jan
75°F 23°C
56°F 13°C
5 in 12 cm
Feb
75°F 23°C
56°F 13°C
4 in 9 cm
Mar
72°F 22°C
53°F 11°C
4 in 9 cm
Apr
69°F 20°C
49°F 9°C
2 in 5 cm
May
64°F 17°C
41°F 5°C
1 in 1 cm

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
29 Dec
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Wednesday
30 Dec
Hi:
73°F 22°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C
Thursday
31 Dec
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
57°F 13°C
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St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Religious site
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Brightwater Commons
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Mall
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Witwatersrand (Wits) University
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Educational site
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Railway Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Speciality museum
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Sandton Aquatic
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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Alexandra
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg

This bustling community is well-known for being the first place where Nelson Mandela owned a home.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Oriental Plaza
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg

Throngs of locals and tourists visit this indoor/outdoor complex where over 350 shopkeepers hawk their wares.

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Museum Africa
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg

Located in the busy Newtown Cultural Precinct, this multi-media museum includes an audio/visual display of Nelson Mandela’s treason trial.

Attraction type: History museum
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Gold Mining Statue

By now a symbol of Johannesburg, this bronze statue depicts three miners digging for gold.

Attraction type: Statue
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Melville

Trendy coffeehouses and upscale shops dot this vibrant neighborhood.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Parktown

Rich with architectural heritage hearkening back to the early mining days, Parktown is one of the oldest Johannesburg suburbs.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Wesselton Diamond Cutting Company

Visitors to this factory can see the diamond-preparation process from cutting to shaping and polishing.

Attraction type: Tour
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Jan van Riebeeck Park

Dog walking and jogging are among the popular activities at this serene lakeside park.

Attraction type: Park
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Alhambra Theatre
Attraction type: Architectural building; Theatre
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Rockey Street
Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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Old Stock Exchange
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Goodman Gallery
Attraction type: Art gallery
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African Flea Market
Attraction type: Art gallery; Flea/street market
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Gertrude Posel Gallery
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Johannesburg International Airport--Duty Free
Attraction type: Department store; Speciality shop
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