Johannesburg Weather in August
What's the weather like in Johannesburg (Gauteng) in August 2024?
The climate in Johannesburg during August can be summarized as mild and very dry.
August is in the winter in Johannesburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Average temperature | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 8 mm 0.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Humidity | 46% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Johannesburg with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Johannesburg
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Johannesburg in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Johannesburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 26.1°C 79°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 135mm 5.3ins |
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