O. R. Tambo International Airport Travel Guide
O. R. Tambo International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 44°F (7°C) in O. R. Tambo International Airport with mainly clear. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 41°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport is January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December. 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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 15.3°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in O. R. Tambo International Airport today at 9.6/10. 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.
Map 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)
Weather in O. R. Tambo International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:47 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 69° / 47°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
🌦️ 65° / 48°
Drizzle · 51% rain · wind 9 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 | 5:47 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport
Go in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and June - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 44°F (7°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit O. R. Tambo International Airport?
January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December 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 5:47 AM.
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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 October 2, 2026 at 5:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
