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Johannesberg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Johannesberg can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Johannesberg. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Johannesberg has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 881 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Johannesberg enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 91 mm of precipitation, while in April, Johannesberg receives about 60 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Johannesberg can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Johannesberg

Sun   Dec 22
7°C | 0°C
SW 5 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Dec 23
4°C | 0°C
NW 4 m/s
4.9 mm
partly cloudy and sleet

partly cloudy and sleet

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -1°C
W 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Johannesberg in Germany

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Johannesberg?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Johannesberg?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Johannesberg?
    December tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Johannesberg?
    April is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Johannesberg?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.