Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 68°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Johannesburg?
No - rain is unlikely in Johannesburg today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 9% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Johannesburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 56° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 56° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 60° | 2% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 65° | 18% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 66° | 36% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 62° | 18% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 62° | 8% | 6 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 61° | 27% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 63° | 29% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 61° | 31% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 65° | 51% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 88° / 62° | 57% | 10 mph | 11 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 60° | 61% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 91° / 64° | 47% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 60° | 51% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 11 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 62° | 58% | 13 mph | 10 |
What this means for Johannesburg
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 83°F is 5°F above the 78°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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 32% and wind is 6 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 9:26 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 23, 2026 at 9:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
