Gauteng, South Africa Weather

  1. Gauteng, South Africa Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Gauteng in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Gauteng in the coming days
  9. Gauteng Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Gauteng's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Gauteng, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
18°C
64.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 846 hPa

Feel like: 16 °C

Temperature: 18°C

Cloud: 24%

Humidity: 64%

Wind: NW - 10 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
19 Feb
18°C / 29°C
Overcast
Fri
20 Feb
17°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Sat
21 Feb
15°C / 28°C
Moderate Drizzle
Sun
22 Feb
14°C / 26°C
Slight Rain
Mon
23 Feb
16°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
07:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
64% 32 km/h
08:00 AM
11° / 20°
11° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
54% 35 km/h
09:00 AM
11° / 23°
11° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
46% 36 km/h
10:00 AM
9° / 24°
9° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
38% 33 km/h
11:00 AM
7° / 26°
7° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
31% 28 km/h
12:00 PM
6° / 26°
6° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
27% 25 km/h
13:00 PM
6° / 26°
6° / 26°
Mainly Clear
28% 29 km/h
14:00 PM
7° / 25°
7° / 25°
Mainly Clear
32% 35 km/h
15:00 PM
7° / 23°
7° / 23°
Mainly Clear
36% 38 km/h
16:00 PM
8° / 22°
8° / 22°
Mainly Clear
40% 33 km/h
17:00 PM
8° / 21°
8° / 21°
Mainly Clear
45% 26 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.9°C
  • Average low 15.03°C
  • Hottest day 30°C (20 February 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (26 February 2026)
  • Average humidity 58.7%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 52 mm (13 February 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 26°C
  • Min: 13°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 very hot weather in Gauteng, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Breathable shorts or skirts

Temperature

Early
10°C / 13°C
Morning
11°C / 23°C
Afternoon
7°C / 23°C
Evening
11°C / 17°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

03:55
16:47