Johannesburg Weather Forecast
Johannesburg weather: 47°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Johannesburg
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 24 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Johannesburg
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 42° | 8% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 44° | 2% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 48° | 4% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 57% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 53% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 65% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 55° | 38% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 57° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 59° | 26% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 24% | 7 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 73° / 59° | 27% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 20% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 62° | 20% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 83° / 63° | 11% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 62° | 18% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 64° | 18% | 8 mph | 9 |
What this means for Johannesburg
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 16.6°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.
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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 47°F (9°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 82% and wind is 4 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 1:35 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
