AI-generatedBenoni at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 745 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,641 m
Climate in Benoni
Benoni has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Benoni is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Benoni
The best time to visit Benoni is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to October. Rain is frequent from November to February; the wettest month is January with 135 mm.
Benoni through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Benoni in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Benoni in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Benoni in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–25 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Benoni in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:3218:12
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:18–06:03 · evening 17:42–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:09–05:18 · evening 18:27–18:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Benoni compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 26° from start to end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Benoni in October?
In October, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 40 min05:32 – 18:12
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Benoni
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Benoni: score 96 against 80. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 23 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Benoni month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January26° · 6.5 h
In January, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 135 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in January70February26° · 6.3 h
In February, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in February73March25° · 6.0 h
In March, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in March83April23° · 6.1 h
In April, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in April92May21° · 6.7 h
In May, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in May93June19° · 6.8 h
In June, Benoni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in June94July19° · 7.1 h
In July, Benoni is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in July95August22° · 7.4 h
In August, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in August96September26° · 7.8 h
In September, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in September80October27° · 7.2 h
In October, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in October70November26° · 6.5 h
In November, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in November63December26° · 6.6 h
In December, Benoni is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 131 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Benoni.
Benoni in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Benoni
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (2°), the warmest in January (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 26° | 15° | 6.5 h | 16 | 135 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 26° | 15° | 6.3 h | 14 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 25° | 13° | 6.0 h | 12 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 23° | 10° | 6.1 h | 7 | 53 |
| MayMay | 92 | 21° | 6° | 6.7 h | 3 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 19° | 3° | 6.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 19° | 2° | 7.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 22° | 5° | 7.4 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 26° | 9° | 7.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 27° | 11° | 7.2 h | 10 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 26° | 13° | 6.5 h | 14 | 100 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 26° | 14° | 6.6 h | 18 | 131 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Benoni
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Benoni, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Benoni: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Benoni has about 10 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Benoni
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Benoni
How breezy and how cloudy Benoni is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Benoni typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Benoni: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Benoni
How often the day gets hot in Benoni (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Benoni has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Benoni
Weather for your travel dates
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Benoni in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Benoni has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Benoni compared
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Benoni vs Johannesburg
In October Johannesburg has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 80). During the day Johannesburg is 1 °C cooler than Benoni. Johannesburg gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Benoni | Johannesburg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Benoni
When is the best time to visit Benoni?
The best time to visit Benoni is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Benoni?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 11 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Benoni?
Rain is frequent from November to February; the wettest month is January with 135 mm. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Benoni get?
Benoni gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.8 hours a day; in March there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Benoni in?
Benoni is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Benoni?
A nonstop flight from London to Benoni takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,080 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Benoni?
Benoni has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 92, summer holidays 95, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 65.