Johannesburg weather in August

August in Johannesburg: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Johannesburg · #115 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Johannesburg climate normals — August

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity43%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)88🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Johannesburg?

Loading map…

Johannesburg in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Johannesburg?
August in Johannesburg: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Johannesburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Johannesburg in August?
In August, Johannesburg averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 5.4°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Johannesburg in August?
Johannesburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 88 in August.

Other months in Johannesburg

Warmer or cooler than Johannesburg in August

Similar destinations in Southern AfricaAugust