Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 58°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Johannesburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 52° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 48° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 53° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 54° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 10% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 50° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 51° | 0% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 53° | 4% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 51° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 57° | 10% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 62° | 22% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 60° / 33° | 20% · 3,1 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 44° / 33° | 6% · 4,7 in | 8 mph | 8 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 70°F against a August normal of 70°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal August week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).
What this means for Johannesburg
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 7°F above the 70°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 50°F.
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, June and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 58°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 30% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
January, May, 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 11:49 PM.
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 August 23, 2026 at 11:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
