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Johannesburg Climate by Month

You will always experience pleasant temperatures in Johannesburg. It has a subtropical highland climate and winter is sunny and mild. Summers are warm and get pretty wet. During summer it usually does not get any warmer than 30°C and in winter temperatures are most days higher than 16°C. During the night it can cool off quite a bit.

Average day and night temperature

In Johannesburg, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January to a pleasant 20°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Johannesburg receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 779 mm. The seasons in Johannesburg, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 140 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.6 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

Johannesburg enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.5 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Johannesburg in South Africa

During the months of March, April, May, 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:
  • Does Johannesburg have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Johannesburg?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Johannesburg?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Johannesburg?
    December tops the wettest month list with 140 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Johannesburg?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Johannesburg?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 284 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Johannesburg

    Fri   Dec 13
    33°C | 18°C
    NW 25 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 16°C
    N 29 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    29°C | 14°C
    N 29 km/h
    8 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder