Johannesburg weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Johannesburg sits 1749 m (5,738 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 60%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 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 partly cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 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 6 of 7 days (Saturday, 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.
Johannesburg weather by month
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg 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).
Johannesburg weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months