South AfricaWhat’s the climate like in Gauteng?
The current climate in Gauteng features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gauteng in recent years was 38°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in October 2023.
On average, Gauteng receives 859 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Gauteng?
The best time to visit Gauteng for sunny weather is January and March through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gauteng. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gauteng
The climate table of Gauteng shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 120 | 189 | 98 | 68 | 18 | 5,6 | 4,0 | 3,5 | 46 | 48 | 118 | 140 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 859 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,5 mm in August, 4,0 mm in July and 5,6 mm in June
- Wettest months: 189 mm in February, 140 mm in December and 120 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Gauteng
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gauteng, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gauteng
This graph shows how much rainfall Gauteng, South Africa, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gauteng
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gauteng, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gauteng
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gauteng, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gauteng
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gauteng, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Gauteng by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gauteng. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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