When is the best day to hike in Benoni?
This week's answer
🥾 Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to hike in Benoni this week, scoring 100/100.
Thursday through Sunday are your hiking window in Benoni—all scoring perfect with virtually no rain and light winds under 16 km/h, though Saturday and Sunday edge ahead with warmer temps (16–17°) and calmer air. Avoid Monday and Tuesday entirely; both carry 100% rain risk with Monday's 33 km/h wind adding bite to wet trails.
The week, scored for hike
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Local know-how
A good hiking day balances comfortable temperatures, low storm risk and manageable wind — with visibility worth the effort.
- ◆On the Highveld and Drakensberg, start early in summer — thunderstorms build from midday.
- ◆Wind on an exposed ridge feels roughly double the forecast number.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to hike in Benoni this week?
Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to hike in Benoni this week, scoring 100/100.
Is hiking safe when thunderstorms are forecast?
Afternoon thunderstorms are the main risk in SA summer. Start at dawn, plan to be off high ground by midday, and never ridge-walk into a storm cell.