Johannesburg weather in August (Gauteng, South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Johannesburg? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Johannesburg, August is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Johannesburg in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 284 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Johannesburg. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Johannesburg climate page with graphs.

 

Johannesburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 10 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 46%  

Sunshine 284 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 87%  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Johannesburg in August?

For visitors traveling to Johannesburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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