City in South Africa

Johannesburg Weather Forecast

Johannesburg weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 55°F now🕔 7:36 AM local📅 Best: January, May, August, September, October and November👥 5.8 million

Risk assessment for Johannesburg

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather9.1

13 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 45%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates0.8

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Johannesburg

117
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Children, older adults and people with asthma should reduce outdoor exertion.
PM2.5124.8 µg/m³
PM10126.2 µg/m³
Ozone88 µg/m³
NO₂100.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.
Air qualityChildren, older adults and people with asthma should reduce outdoor exertion.

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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 45% and wind is 1 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 7:36 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 7:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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