Weather in Johannesburg

The weather in Johannesburg is one of its biggest attractions. The city’s climate is subtropical highland, bringing with it distinct seasons.

Johannesburg enjoys mild and comfortable weather for the most part, although the summer months of December to February can bring uncomfortably hot and humid conditions. Average summer highs range from 77°F to 86°F (25°C to 30°C). Luckily, from November to January, afternoon thunderstorms are frequent occurrences, providing relief from the heat in the form of heavy rain that disappears as quickly as it arrives.

Winters, on the other hand, are generally dry and cold, particularly at night and in the mornings. Frost and hailstorms are occasional occurrences during the winter months, with evening temperatures reaching below 41°F (5°C). Conditions are at their driest in August, when there is the risk of wildfires, but this rarely affects suburban residents.