Gauteng, South Africa Weather

Gauteng,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
10°C
50.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 852 hPa

Feel like: 7 °C

Temperature: 10°C

Cloud: 92%

Humidity: 78%

Wind: NNE - 9 km/h

Visibility: 21.34 km

Weather forecast

Sun
21 Jun
7°C / 13°C
Drizzle
Mon
22 Jun
5°C / 16°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
23 Jun
8°C / 18°C
Mainly Clear
Wed
24 Jun
7°C / 17°C
Clear Sky
Thu
25 Jun
7°C / 15°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
6° / 10°
6° / 10°
Overcast
78% 22 km/h
22:00 PM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
85% 22 km/h
23:00 PM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
88% 24 km/h
00:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
90% 24 km/h
01:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
91% 22 km/h
02:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
92% 19 km/h
03:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
91% 16 km/h
04:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Overcast
91% 15 km/h
05:00 AM
6° /
6° /
Overcast
90% 17 km/h
06:00 AM
6° /
6° /
Drizzle
89% 16 km/h
07:00 AM
7° /
7° /
Drizzle
91% 14 km/h

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

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:
- Wool or thermal socks
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Layered clothing (such as a thermal shirt under a sweater)
- Warm jacket or medium-weight coat

Temperature

Early
5°C / 7°C
Morning
5°C / 13°C
Afternoon
5°C / 13°C
Evening
6°C / 10°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 444
  • CO 340
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 29
  • O3 29
  • PM10 32
  • PM25 30
  • SO2 59
  • CH4 1,348

Sunrise / Sunset

04:54
15:23