Gauteng weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gauteng, South Africa. Like most weather services, we show Gauteng at one spot: Johannesburg, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was clear and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 17%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Johannesburg weather
Is it raining in Johannesburg right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Johannesburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–31° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Johannesburg lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Johannesburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gauteng weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gauteng?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gauteng is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in June to 28°C (83°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Gauteng?
December is the wettest month, with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gauteng?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Gauteng have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 127 mm (5.0 in).
Gauteng weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Johannesburg), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Gauteng
Weather can differ a lot within Gauteng: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
| Pretoria | May–Sep | None | 21–31°C | 570 mm |
| Soweto | May–Sep | None | 18–29°C | 586 mm |
| Soshanguve | May–Sep | None | 21–31°C | 570 mm |
| Evaton | May–Sep | None | 18–29°C | 586 mm |
| Benoni | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
| Thembisa | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
| Vereeniging | May–Sep | None | 18–29°C | 586 mm |
| Boksburg | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
| Krugersdorp | May–Sep | None | 18–29°C | 634 mm |
| Diepsloot | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
| Randburg | May–Sep | None | 18–28°C | 642 mm |
Cities and towns in Gauteng
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Soweto
- Soshanguve
- Evaton
- Benoni
- Thembisa
- Vereeniging
- Boksburg
- Krugersdorp
- Diepsloot
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Brakpan
- Germiston
- Vanderbijlpark
- Centurion
- Springs
- Ivory Park
- Carletonville
- Alexandra
- Westonaria
- Etwatwa
- Nigel
- Randfontein
- Alberton
- Mabopane
- Tokoza
- Midrand
- Heidelberg
- Ekangala
- Edenvale
- Bronkhorstspruit
- Cullinan
- Midstream
- Verena
- Bagale