Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 65°F, partly cloudy. 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 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon and Tue.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,2 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Johannesburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 43° | 0% | 3 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 47° | 0% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 48° | 53% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 49° | 46% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 53° | 45% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 55° | 18% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 55° | 35% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 61° | 26% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 62° | 24% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 60° | 27% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 59° | 20% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 59° | 20% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 64° | 12% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 60° | 13% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 68° / 56° | 9% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 10% | 9 mph | 8 |
What this means for Johannesburg
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 12.2°F below 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
- 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, 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 65°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 41% and wind is 1 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 2:13 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 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
