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Nelson Mandela Square

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Nelson Mandela Square

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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37–79°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
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Map showing the location of Nelson Mandela Square
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 87%
WarmestJan · 79°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

This upscale Sandton plaza is anchored by a six-meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela and ringed by shopping, dining, and hotels in one of Johannesburg's most polished districts.

Know before you go

  • Best visited in late afternoon when the square's restaurants and cafes fill up and the light is good for photos of the statue.
  • It connects directly to Sandton City mall for shopping and the Gautrain station for easy transit.
  • Free walking tours of Sandton sometimes start here — check locally for schedules.

Pairs well with

Constitution Hill
6 mi away
Gold Reef City
10 mi away
Apartheid Museum
10 mi away
Cradle of Humankind
24 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson Mandela Square?

Nelson Mandela Square is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What is Nelson Mandela Square known for?

This upscale Sandton plaza is anchored by a six-meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela and ringed by shopping, dining, and hotels in one of Johannesburg's most polished districts.

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