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Johannesburg Klimat and Average Väder

Klimat of Johannesburg: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 14°C now🕔 8:14 AM local📅 Best: januari, februari, maj, juli, augusti, september, oktober and november👥 5.8 million

Klimat in Johannesburg month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånadAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januari26°15°77 mm★★★★☆
februari26°16°92 mm★★★★☆
mars24°14°94 mm★★★★☆
april21°11°82 mm★★★★☆
maj20°8°15 mm★★★★☆
juni17°5°9 mm★★★★☆
juli18°5°3 mm★★★★☆
augusti21°8°24 mm★★★★☆
september24°11°30 mm★★★★☆
oktober25°12°44 mm★★★★☆
november25°14°78 mm★★★★☆
december26°15°113 mm★★★★☆

Klimat type: Mediterranean. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Johannesburg

Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day34°Cdec 4, 2024
Coldest night-4°Cjul 9, 2024
Wettest day40 mmfeb 19, 2025

How Johannesburg compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Johannesburg.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Botswana276 km21°C+5°C warmer477 mm
Kruger National Park431 km24°C+7°C warmer761 mm
Mozambique453 km23°C+7°C warmer961 mm

Klimat by airport in Johannesburg

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Bästa tiden att besöka Johannesburg

Go in januari, februari, maj, juli, augusti, september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: mars, juni and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★★☆
februari★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★★☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
augusti★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★★☆
december★★★★☆

What this means for Johannesburg

Compared med normal

Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.9°C below the 25°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 63% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Resor and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.

What och pack, what och skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sönglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid mars, juni and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammanfattning

Johannesburg is a city in Sydafrika. Johannesburg is known for Apartheid Museum and safari gateway. Befolkningen är cirka 5.8 million.

Just nu är det 14°C (57°F) in Johannesburg med klart. Det känns som 13°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 10°C och 20°C. Risken för nederbörd är 63%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - bra förhållanden.

Bästa tiden att besöka Johannesburg is januari, februari, maj, juli, augusti, september, oktober and november. Klimatet är Mediterranean. mars, juni and december tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 26°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 5°C.

The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 21 km away.

Enkelt förklarat. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 5.9°C below the 25°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 1 PM och 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Johannesburg today at 8.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Johannesburg

TypCity
LandSydafrika
KontinentAfrika
Koordinater26°12′14.8″S 28°2′50.3″E (-26.2041, 28.0473)
Befolkning5.800.000
Known forApartheid Museum and safari gateway
Lokal tid8:14 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsjanuari, februari, maj, juli, augusti, september, oktober and november
KlimatMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is a city in Sydafrika. Its coordinates are -26.2041, 28.0473. It lies in Afrika.

What is the weather like in Johannesburg just nu?

It is currently 14°C (57°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 81% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time och visit Johannesburg?

januari, februari, maj, juli, augusti, september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Johannesburg, which has a Mediterranean climate. mars, juni and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Johannesburg in?

Johannesburg observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:14 AM.

How many people live in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg has a population of approximately 5.8 million.

What is the nearest airport och Johannesburg?

The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 21 km away.

What places are in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg covers 1 places in this atlas, including O. R. Tambo International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognos and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 8:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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