Benoni
Decide whether to visit or live in Benoni, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Benoni?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should follow the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for South Africa, including submitting an online traveller declaration and complying with money‑bringing regulations.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Crime levels typical for the Gauteng region
- Health considerations (e.g., malaria risk in some parts of South Africa)
- Political stability
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Benoni month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Benoni are typically April, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and February the wettest (about 114 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8 | 14.8 | 109 | 11.4 |
| February | 25.2 | 14.8 | 114 | 10.6 |
| March | 24.6 | 13.4 | 60 | 10.7 |
| April | 21.9 | 10.5 | 57 | 9.9 |
| May | 20.0 | 7.2 | 13 | 9.8 |
| June | 17.6 | 4.1 | 6 | 9.8 |
| July | 17.7 | 3.5 | 3 | 10.2 |
| August | 21.3 | 6.6 | 5 | 10.6 |
| September | 25.3 | 10.2 | 12 | 11.3 |
| October | 25.9 | 11.7 | 49 | 11.0 |
| November | 25.7 | 13.5 | 84 | 11.2 |
| December | 25.5 | 14.8 | 111 | 11.0 |
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People and places shaping Benoni
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01 · OverviewBenoni, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Benoni took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Benoni
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Benoni
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Benoni
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Benoni
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Benoni
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Benoni
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benoni
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01 · Q&AWhere is Benoni located and what are its coordinates?
Benoni is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -26.1885, 28.3208 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Benoni?
Benoni has a recorded population of approximately 605,344 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (ZAR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Benoni?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Benoni include zu, xh, af, nso, en-ZA, tn, st, ts, ss, ve, nr, and the circulating currency is ZAR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Benoni?
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