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:
17°C
62.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 846 hPa

Feel like: 15 °C

Temperature: 17°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 47%

Wind: SSW - 6 km/h

Visibility: 40.96 km

Weather forecast

Fri
23 Oct
13°C / 29°C
Mainly Clear
Sat
24 Oct
15°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sun
25 Oct
18°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Mon
26 Oct
14°C / 30°C
Clear Sky
Tue
27 Oct
12°C / 28°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
23:00 PM
5° / 17°
5° / 17°
Clear Sky
47% 14 km/h
00:00 AM
5° / 16°
5° / 16°
Clear Sky
49% 13 km/h
01:00 AM
5° / 15°
5° / 15°
Clear Sky
51% 10 km/h
02:00 AM
5° / 15°
5° / 15°
Clear Sky
52% 13 km/h
03:00 AM
5° / 14°
5° / 14°
Clear Sky
53% 13 km/h
04:00 AM
5° / 14°
5° / 14°
Clear Sky
52% 13 km/h
05:00 AM
4° / 16°
4° / 16°
Clear Sky
44% 16 km/h
06:00 AM
3° / 19°
3° / 19°
Clear Sky
34% 23 km/h
07:00 AM
2° / 21°
2° / 21°
Clear Sky
27% 28 km/h
08:00 AM
1° / 24°
1° / 24°
Clear Sky
23% 28 km/h
09:00 AM
0° / 26°
0° / 26°
Clear Sky
18% 27 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 27.83°C
  • Average low 14.33°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (29 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (05 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 39.2%
  • Days with precipitation 21 days
  • Highest precipitation 41 mm (05 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 28°C
  • Min: 14°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:
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top

Temperature

Early
2°C / 15°C
Morning
0°C / 26°C
Afternoon
3°C / 26°C
Evening
5°C / 18°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 454
  • CO 271
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 19
  • O3 42
  • PM10 15
  • PM25 14
  • SO2 21
  • CH4 1,570

Sunrise / Sunset

03:25
16:18