Satyagraha House Museum

Museum house in Johannesburg where Gandhi lived

Gandhi's Johannesburg residence converted to a museum and guesthouse; Satyagraha House presents exhibits on his South African years and the philosophy of Satyagraha.

Satyagraha House at a Glance#

Address: 21 Sturdee Avenue, Orchards, Johannesburg, 2192, Gauteng, South Africa

Website: http://www.satyagrahahouse.org.za

Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm, closed Mondays

Admission: Adult admission approx. ZAR 20-40 (may vary); guided tours priced separately

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How to Get to Satyagraha House#

Satyagraha House is in the Orchards suburb of Johannesburg. From Sandton take a short taxi (10-15 minutes depending on traffic) or use local minibus taxis; there is no direct Gautrain stop. Driving and street parking are common.

Tips for Visiting Satyagraha House#

Visit the small study room where Gandhi worked-don't rush; the sparse furniture and the view of the garden are a deliberate part of the experience.
Combine the house visit with a guided tour that explains Gandhi and Doke's friendship; local guides provide useful oral history not found on plaques.
Check opening days-special events sometimes change standard visiting hours.

Best Time to Visit Satyagraha House#

Spring and autumn for pleasant garden weather and local programming.

Spring

Sep-Nov · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Blooming jacarandas and comfortable temperatures for the garden setting.

Summer

Dec-Feb · 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Warm days and frequent cultural events; occasional afternoon thunderstorms.

Autumn/Winter

Mar-Aug · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Crisp, clear days ideal for reading plaques and absorbing the house's austerity.

Weather & Climate near Satyagraha House#

Climate

Satyagraha House's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (754 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 111 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

JulySeptemberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Very Good	15° - 26°	20°	141 mm	partly cloudy	65%	2.2 m/s	2.9 extreme	13.5h
February	Very Good	14° - 25°	20°	99 mm	partly cloudy	64%	2.2 m/s	2.6 extreme	12.9h
March	Very Good	13° - 24°	19°	96 mm	partly cloudy	63%	2.0 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.1h
April	Very Good	9° - 22°	16°	52 mm	some cloud	62%	2.0 m/s	1.6 very high	11.3h
May	Excellent	5° - 20°	13°	14 mm	mostly sunny	54%	2.1 m/s	1.1 high	10.7h
June	Excellent	2° - 17°	8°	7 mm	clear	55%	2.3 m/s	0.9 moderate	10.4h
July	Excellent	2° - 17°	9°	4 mm	clear	49%	2.1 m/s	1.0 moderate	10.5h
August	Excellent	5° - 20°	12°	8 mm	clear	44%	2.6 m/s	1.3 high	11.1h
September	Excellent	9° - 23°	16°	29 mm	mostly sunny	39%	3.0 m/s	1.7 very high	11.8h
October	Excellent	11° - 24°	17°	72 mm	some cloud	48%	3.1 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.6h
November	Very Good	13° - 24°	18°	112 mm	partly cloudy	57%	2.9 m/s	2.6 extreme	13.3h
December	Very Good	14° - 25°	20°	120 mm	partly cloudy	63%	2.7 m/s	2.8 extreme	13.6h