Weather in Johannesburg in August
In an average August, Johannesburg sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
2015-08-29
Lowest
4°C
2012-08-07
Low
Highest
15°C
2012-08-25
Lowest
-3°C
2003-08-20
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
2012-08-24
Lowest
-10°C
2003-08-20
Humidity
Highest
10.4 g/m³
1988-08-31
Lowest
1.9 g/m³
2003-08-21
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
2011-08-23
Lowest
6 km/h
2001-08-02
Gust
Highest
84 km/h
2018-08-26
Lowest
15 km/h
2001-08-02
Precip
Wettest
52 mm
1981
Driest
0 mm
2010
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