Geography of O. R. Tambo International Airport
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Geography of O. R. Tambo International Airport
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Coordinates: 26°8′21.1″S 28°14′45.6″E (-26.1392, 28.246)
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 | 10:25 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, May, August, September and October |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
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.
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).
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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 10:25 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
