Is it safe to be outside in Johannesburg today?
Take care being outside in Johannesburg right now: Mind the air — If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 11° (feels like 8°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 6. Air quality is very poor (European AQI 85).
If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
Updated 23:15, 27 Jul (SAST) · live weather for Johannesburg
- 11°now
- 8°feels like
- 7 km/hwind
- 46%humidity
- UV 6peak today
- AQI 85air
Today in Johannesburg
- 😷 Air quality AQI 85If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.)
- ☀️ UV & sun UV 6Sun is gentle today (peaks around UV 6).
Next 7 days
- Mon☀️8° / 19°
- Tue☀️7° / 19°
- Wed🌦️7° / 16°
- Thu☁️8° / 18°
- Fri🌤️5° / 17°
- Sat☀️5° / 16°
- Sun☁️5° / 16°
Weather in Johannesburg
Johannesburg sits high on the Highveld, where summer afternoons often build into sharp thunderstorms with lightning and sometimes hail, while winter days stay dry and sunny with cold, frosty nights. At nearly 1,800m up, Joburg is famous for the dramatic Highveld thunderstorms that build on hot summer afternoons.
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Common questions
Is it safe to be outside in Johannesburg right now?
Take care being outside in Johannesburg right now: Mind the air — If you’re sensitive, keep outdoor time short and windows closed where you can. (Satellite estimate — other apps may read differently.) It's about 11° (feels like 8°), no rain expected soon, and UV peaks around 6. Air quality is very poor (European AQI 85).
Will it rain in Johannesburg today?
No rain is expected in Johannesburg in the next few hours. The 7-day outlook shows what's coming.
How hot is it in Johannesburg today?
It's about 11° in Johannesburg right now, feeling like 8°, with a high near 19° and a low near 8°.
Is the UV high in Johannesburg today?
Today's UV in Johannesburg peaks around 6 (high) — wear sunscreen and a hat around midday.
Overhead is a free guide built on live open weather data from Open-Meteo. It is advisory only — for official warnings and emergencies, follow the South African Weather Service.