Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Johannesburg weather in November
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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° | 45° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 51° | 0,8 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).
Best time to visit Johannesburg
Go in January, May, 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 66°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, June and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Johannesburg compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Johannesburg.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 172 mi | 70°F | +40°F warmer | 18 in |
| Kruger National Park | 268 mi | 75°F | +45°F warmer | 30 in |
| Mozambique | 281 mi | 74°F | +44°F warmer | 38 in |
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 4 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 5:20 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 5:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
