When is the best day to cycle in Soweto?
This week's answer
🚴 Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to cycle in Soweto this week, scoring 100/100.
Thursday through Sunday are your cycling window—bone-dry, calm winds under 14 km/h, and temps climbing to 17°C by Sunday. Tuesday is a washout with 100% rain and cold at 6°C, so skip it entirely. Early week stays wet and windy; push your rides to the weekend stretch for the smoothest conditions.
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Local know-how
Cycling comfort is mostly a wind story — anything above 30 km/h turns a ride into a slog — plus dry roads and mild temperatures.
- ◆Plan your route into the wind on the way out, wind at your back coming home.
- ◆Early morning is usually the stillest air of the day.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to cycle in Soweto this week?
Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to cycle in Soweto this week, scoring 100/100.
How much wind makes cycling unpleasant?
Most riders feel headwinds above 20 km/h; above 30 km/h the ride becomes hard work, and gusty crosswinds get sketchy on descents.