Best Time to Visit O. R. Tambo International Airport
Best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport: January, February, May, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport
Go in January, February, May, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in O. R. Tambo International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 59° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 79° | 60° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 58° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 71° | 52° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 46° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 41° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 40° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 45° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 51° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 56° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 59° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How O. R. Tambo International Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against O. R. Tambo International Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 179 mi | 70°F | +40°F warmer | 18 in |
| Kruger National Park | 255 mi | 75°F | +45°F warmer | 30 in |
| Mozambique | 269 mi | 74°F | +44°F warmer | 38 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
O. R. Tambo International Airport is an airport in Johannesburg. O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in O. R. Tambo International Airport with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 51°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport is January, February, May, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and June tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.3°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in O. R. Tambo International Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in O. R. Tambo International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:38 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 76° / 54°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 78° / 53°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
Quick facts about O. R. Tambo International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°8′21.1″S 28°14′45.6″E (-26.1392, 28.246) |
| IATA code | JNB |
| Local time | 3:38 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, May, August, September and October |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is O. R. Tambo International Airport?
O. R. Tambo International Airport is an airport in Johannesburg. Its coordinates are -26.1392, 28.246. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in O. R. Tambo International Airport right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 22% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport?
January, February, May, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in O. R. Tambo International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is O. R. Tambo International Airport in?
O. R. Tambo International Airport observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:38 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
