Weather

Johannesburg is situated 1 700m (about 5 580ft) above sea level. It is separated from Pretoria (1 330m or 4 400ft) by low parallel ridges and rolling hills. The north of the province is more subtropical, due to its lower altitude, and is always a few degrees warmer than Johannesburg.

Brief afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, but the humidity level rarely becomes uncomfortable. Winters are crisp and dry, with frost occurring in the southern areas. Snow is rare, but has occurred on some occasions in the Johannesburg metropolitan area, usually in September.

A sunny winter day in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Photo courtesy Martin_Heigan

Johannesburg averages

January: maximum 26°C (79°F); minimum 15°C (60°F)

June: maximum 16°C (61°F); minimum 4°C (39°F)

Annual precipitation: 713mm (28in)