Current Weather and Forecast in Johannesburg, South Africa
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· Local time 05:21
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Johannesburg hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 68°F (20°C) is about 11°F (6°C) below the typical October high of 79°F (26°C).
Now
5:41 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
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10 AM
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12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:09 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
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1 AM
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4 AM
Current conditions in detail
Wind
6 mph
N · gusts 12 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today
Johannesburg weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)
Tomorrow in Johannesburg looks sunny, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 61°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
High / Low
81° / 61°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
05:40 AM / 06:10 PM
Johannesburg 14-day forecast
Today
Overcast
High 68°
Low 57°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Wed, Oct 7
Wednesday
Sunny
High 81°
Low 61°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Thu, Oct 8
Thursday
Sunny
High 80°
Low 62°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Fri, Oct 9
Friday
Sunny
High 88°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Sat, Oct 10
Saturday
Overcast
High 87°
Low 69°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Sun, Oct 11
Sunday
Overcast
High 83°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
60%
Mon, Oct 12
Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 86°
Low 66°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Tue, Oct 13
Tuesday
Sunny
High 84°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Wed, Oct 14
Wednesday
Sunny
High 85°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Thu, Oct 15
Thursday
Sunny
High 85°
Low 68°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Fri, Oct 16
Friday
Sunny
High 86°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Sat, Oct 17
Saturday
Sunny
High 87°
Low 69°
Chance of precipitation:
0%
Sun, Oct 18
Sunday
Sunny
High 86°
Low 69°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
Mon, Oct 19
Monday
Overcast
High 85°
Low 70°
Chance of precipitation:
10%
About the weather in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has an oceanic climate. December is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 39°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 86 days.
Johannesburg climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Is there snow in Johannesburg?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Johannesburg shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best month to go to Johannesburg?
April to September is the sweet spot for Johannesburg - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 68°F (20°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
How warm is Johannesburg on average?
61°F (16°C) across all twelve months - about 73°F (23°C) by day and 51°F (10°C) after dark.
What is the rainiest month in Johannesburg?
January, at 4.6 inches (117 mm) over about 14 days. August is the driest month, at 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Johannesburg?
December, averaging 79°F (26°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
Is Johannesburg humid?
Relative humidity averages 55% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
How cold does Johannesburg get in winter?
July nights average 39°F (4°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
What is the coldest month in Johannesburg?
July, with highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows near 39°F (4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 25°F (-4°C).