Johannesburg — time and weather
Johannesburg is a city in South Africa, in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. This page shows the current local time in Johannesburg and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Johannesburg
Local time in Johannesburg is based on the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
South Africa is a country in southern Africa with diverse nature, national parks, an ocean coast and a multi-ethnic culture.
More about the country: South Africa →What to see in Johannesburg
Sights and historical places
- the Apartheid Museum
- the Soweto township and the Mandela House
- the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton
- Constitution Hill
Museums
- the Apartheid Museum
- the Johannesburg Art Gallery
Where to spend time
- the botanical garden
- the Johannesburg Zoo
- the Cradle of Humankind nearby
Local cuisine
South African cuisine — braai barbecue and bobotie; markets and cafes in the city.
Climate in Johannesburg: month by month
The warmest month in Johannesburg is October, with average daytime highs of 25.5 °C; the coolest is June, around 16.7 °C by day and 4.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in December (~142 mm) and is lowest in July (~2 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 15 | 120 | 15 |
| February | 25 | 15 | 129 | 16 |
| March | 24 | 13 | 51 | 11 |
| April | 21 | 10 | 66 | 7 |
| May | 20 | 8 | 19 | 3 |
| June | 17 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| July | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| September | 25 | 11 | 15 | 4 |
| October | 26 | 12 | 44 | 8 |
| November | 25 | 13 | 87 | 14 |
| December | 25 | 15 | 142 | 19 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Johannesburg are March–May, July–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Johannesburg: Sunrise 06:32 · Sunset 17:50 · Day length 11:17
Time difference from Johannesburg right now:
| New York | +6 h |
| London | +1 h |
| Dubai | −2 h |
| Tokyo | −7 h |
| Paris | same time |
| Sydney | −8 h |