Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 50°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Johannesburg is a city in South Africa. Johannesburg is known for Apartheid Museum and safari gateway. It has a population of about 5.8 million.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Johannesburg with clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 50°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Johannesburg is January, February, May, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. March, June and December 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 41°F.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 13 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 12.1°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Johannesburg today at 8.3/10. 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.
Weather in Johannesburg right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:15 AM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Johannesburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 50° | 60% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 50° | 18% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 53° | 69% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 55° | 14% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 25% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 59° | 4% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 62° | 43% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 60° | 25% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 57° | 12% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 57° | 4% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 60° | 6% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 63° | 18% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 64° | 20% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 66° | 22% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 61° | 14% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 22% | -- | — |
Climate in Johannesburg 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° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 79° | 60° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 75° | 58° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 52° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 47° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 42° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 64° | 41° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 70° | 46° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 52° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 56° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 59° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Johannesburg
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Johannesburg
Go in January, February, May, July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, June and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Johannesburg
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is a city in South Africa. Its coordinates are -26.2041, 28.0473. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
January, February, May, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Johannesburg, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, June 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 5:15 AM.
How many people live in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has a population of approximately 5.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Johannesburg?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 13 mi 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 October 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
