Johannesburg weather in August (Gauteng, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Johannesburg during August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Johannesburg during August, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 284 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

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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