Gauteng, South Africa Weather
- Gauteng, South Africa Weather
- Current conditions
- Weather forecast
- Averages and extremes
- Yesterday's Data
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng over the next 12 hours
- Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng in the coming days
- Rainfall in Gauteng in the coming days
- Gauteng Weather Summary
- Weather averages by month
- Gauteng's weather
- Frequently asked questions
- Comments
Current conditions
Condition: Overcast
Pressure: 851 hPa
Feel like: 9 °C
Temperature: 11°C
Cloud: 100%
Humidity: 65%
Wind: NNE - 7 km/h
Visibility: 36.9 km
30 Day Averages and Extremes
- Average high 15.93°C
- Average low 5.63°C
- Hottest day 22°C (12 June 2026)
- Coldest day 0°C (04 July 2026)
- Average humidity 60.53%
- Days with precipitation 9 days
- Highest precipitation 53 mm (20 June 2026)
Yesterday's Data
- Max: 15°C
- Min: 6°C
- Total Precipitation: 0 mm
Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng over the next 12 hours
Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng in the coming days
Rainfall in Gauteng in the coming days
Gauteng Climate Summary
Gauteng features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 20.64ºC (69.15ºF), which is about -0.58% lower than the national average for South Africa. Annually, the city experiences approximately 56.11 millimeters (2.21 inches) of rainfall, spread across 94.45 rainy days, accounting for 25.88% of the year.
| Longitude | -26.2707593 |
| Latitude | 28.1122679 |
| Yearly high temperature | 24.51ºC (76.12ºF) |
| Yearly low temperature | 12.83ºC (55.09ºF) |
| Hottest month | January 28.0ºC (82.4ºF) |
| Coldest month | June 7.34ºC (45.21ºF) |
| Yearly precip | 56.11mm (2.21in) |
| Days with rainfall | 94.45 days (25.88%) |
| Driest month | July (43.72%) |
| Wettest month | January (62.99%) |
Weather averages by month
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0° / 16.1° | 17.91 days |
| February | 27.75° / 15.63° | 13.36 days |
| March | 26.53° / 14.65° | 11.73 days |
| April | 23.2° / 12.26° | 6.73 days |
| May | 21.71° / 10.7° | 1.09 days |
| June | 18.39° / 7.34° | 0.82 days |
| July | 18.41° / 7.33° | 0.18 days |
| August | 21.8° / 9.82° | 0.82 days |
| September | 26.06° / 13.13° | 2.45 days |
| October | 27.31° / 15.0° | 8.36 days |
| November | 27.4° / 15.64° | 13.18 days |
| December | 27.55° / 16.33° | 17.82 days |
Gauteng's weather
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the hottest month in Gauteng?
January has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 28.0ºC) and June are the coolest (daily mean of 7.34ºC).
2. What should I wear in Gauteng today?
For today's cold weather in Gauteng, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 9ºC (42.8ºF to 48.2ºF), you should wear:
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Long pants (jeans or other thick materials)
- Layered clothing (such as a thermal shirt under a sweater)
- Hat and gloves, particularly for early mornings or evenings
Temperature
Air quality
Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals
- CO2 455
- CO 821
- NH3 0
- NO2 31
- O3 32
- PM10 30
- PM25 29
- SO2 60
- CH4 1,413