Weather
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Johannesburg

13°

Clear sky

High: 17° · Low: 7° · Feels like 11°

Clear sky.

Hourly forecast

Now · 14°
19:00 · 13°
20:00 · 12°
21:00 · 12°
22:00 · 11°
23:00 · 10°
00:00 · 9°
01:00 · 8°
02:00 · 8°
03:00 · 8°
04:00 · 7°
05:00 · 7°
06:00 · 6°
07:00 · 6°
08:00 · 8°
09:00 · 10°
10:00 · 12°
11:00 · 13°
12:00 · 14°
13:00 · 15°
14:00 · 15°
15:00 · 15°
16:00 · 15°
17:00 · 14°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    15° / 5°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    9 km/h NE
    UV index
    5 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:55 / 17:25

Details

Air quality
126 Extreme
PM2.5 77 · PM10 78

Johannesburg Climate

Set on the Highveld plateau at about 1,750m, Johannesburg has a mild subtropical highland climate with Southern Hemisphere seasons. Summers (October–April) are warm at 22–28°C by day and marked by afternoon thunderstorms that deliver most of the year's rain. Winters (May–August) are dry, sunny and pleasant during the day at around 16–18°C, but nights turn cold, sometimes dipping below 0°C with frost, although snow is extremely rare. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

When is the rainy season in Johannesburg?

Rain falls in summer, from October to April, mostly as short but intense afternoon thunderstorms that sometimes bring hail.

Is Johannesburg cold in winter?

Winter days are dry and sunny, a comfortable 16–18°C, but nights get very cold and can drop below 0°C with frost, even though snow almost never falls.

Does it snow in Johannesburg?

Extremely rarely, only a handful of times a century. Winters bring nighttime frost, but days are typically sunny, mild and dry.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

The shoulder months of September–October and March–April are very pleasant, with warm days and less rain than peak summer, ideal for outdoor sightseeing.

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Updated: 4:56:57 PM