What’s the climate like in Johannesburg?
The current climate of Johannesburg features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 40°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Johannesburg in recent years was 47°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in November 2019.
On average, Johannesburg gets 177 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 4,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Johannesburg?
The best time to visit Johannesburg for sunny weather is February through May and September through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Johannesburg. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Johannesburg
The climate table of Johannesburg shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 21 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 26 | 19 | 8,0 | 2,1 | 1,1 | 1,7 | 11 | 4,5 | 3,8 | 11 | 51 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,1 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,0 | 1,8 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in December
- Precipitation*: 177 mm per year, averaging 15 mm per month
- Snowfall: 4,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 1,1 mm in June, 1,7 mm in July and 2,1 mm in May
- Wettest months: 51 mm in December, 37 mm in January and 26 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Johannesburg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Johannesburg, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Johannesburg
This graph shows how much precipitation Johannesburg, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Johannesburg
This graph shows how much snow Johannesburg, California, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Johannesburg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Johannesburg, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Johannesburg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Johannesburg, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Johannesburg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Johannesburg, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Johannesburg
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Johannesburg, California, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Johannesburg by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Johannesburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
