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Constitution Hill

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André-Pierre from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Constitution Hill

Johannesburg, South Africa
Set inJohannesburg, South Africa
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–77°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
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Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

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WarmestJan · 77°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Built on the site of a former prison that once held Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, this precinct now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court, its facade inscribed with the word "human dignity" in the country's eleven official languages.

Know before you go

  • Guided tours through the old Number Four prison and Women's Gaol are the best way to understand the site's history.
  • The Constitutional Court is a working court — check ahead if you want to sit in on a session.
  • Combine with a walk through nearby Braamfontein for cafes and street art afterward.

Pairs well with

Gold Reef City
4 mi away
Apartheid Museum
4 mi away
Nelson Mandela Square
6 mi away
Cradle of Humankind
27 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Constitution Hill?

Constitution Hill is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What is Constitution Hill known for?

Built on the site of a former prison that once held Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, this precinct now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court, its facade inscribed with the word "human dignity" in the country's eleven official languages.

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