Johannesburg
Gauteng, South Africa
28°83°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 28°82°
Min: 16°61°
Max: 29°83°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 17°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy
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Johannesburg looks damp on October 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.Johannesburg looks damp on October 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly.
The day peaks near 29°C and cools toward 16°C. Moisture in the air spans 26%-56%, with the highest values around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 6 km/h by 14:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 83°F and cools toward 61°F. Moisture in the air spans 26%-56%, with the highest values around 23:00. Winds stay light, near 4 mph by 14:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 34% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 40% by 14:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 05:32 to 18:12, lasting 12 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 34% around 15:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 40% by 14:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 10 mi. Daylight runs from 05:32 to 18:12, lasting 12 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Johannesburg on October 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 29°C.The practical takeaway for Johannesburg on October 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 83°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Johannesburg
How warm does it get in Johannesburg?
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with average high temperatures of 26°C. The average temperature during this period is around 21°C.The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with average high temperatures of 79°F. The average temperature during this period is around 69°F.
How cold does it get in Johannesburg?
The coldest month in Johannesburg is July, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 10°C.The coldest month in Johannesburg is July, with average low temperatures of 38°F. The average temperature during this period is around 51°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Johannesburg?
The wettest month in Johannesburg is January, with an average of 150 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Johannesburg is January, with an average of 5.9 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Johannesburg?
The driest month in Johannesburg is August, with an average of 3 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Johannesburg is August, with an average of 0.1 in of precipitation.