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Johannesburg in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Johannesburg in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Johannesburg in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Johannesburg in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 20 rainy days and 119 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the wettest month of the year in Johannesburg;

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
119 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Johannesburg has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Johannesburg in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Johannesburg for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +79°F.

Is Johannesburg warm or cold in February?

Johannesburg is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

February is one of the warmest months in Johannesburg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Johannesburg in February

Johannesburg weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+77°F+77°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+48°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+93°F+90°F
Rainfall
142 mm119 mm90 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%72%71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
458
Cloudy days
334
Rainy days
242019
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +77°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 142 mm to 119 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 4 to 5.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Johannesburg in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Johannesburg is gradually decreasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Johannesburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 313 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
February is one of the rainiest months in Johannesburg, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Johannesburg wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 148 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Johannesburg?

This is the weather in Johannesburg in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+69°F
2 February
🌧️
+77°F
3 February
🌧️
+77°F
4 February
🌧️
+78°F
5 February
☁️
+79°F
6 February
☀️
+82°F
7 February
☁️
+84°F
8 February
🌧️
+69°F
9 February
🌧️
+69°F
10 February
🌧️
+66°F
11 February
☁️
+65°F
12 February
☁️
+77°F
13 February
🌧️
+71°F
14 February
🌧️
+75°F
15 February
🌧️
+76°F
16 February
🌧️
+76°F
17 February
🌧️
+72°F
18 February
🌧️
+68°F
19 February
🌧️
+75°F
20 February
☁️
+77°F
21 February
☀️
+81°F
22 February
☀️
+79°F
23 February
☀️
+81°F
24 February
☀️
+86°F
25 February
☀️
+86°F
26 February
☀️
+80°F
27 February
☀️
+81°F
28 February
☀️
+80°F
In February 2023 Johannesburg had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Johannesburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Johannesburg in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+69°F) and the highest in 2015 (+76°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 464 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1539 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Johannesburg in February:

Is February a good time to visit Johannesburg?

February is a really good time to go to Johannesburg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Johannesburg.

Can you sunbathe in Johannesburg in February?

February is warm in Johannesburg. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Johannesburg rainy in February?

Johannesburg is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Johannesburg in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Johannesburg in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Johannesburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Johannesburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.