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Johannesburg in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Johannesburg in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Johannesburg, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Johannesburg in November 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Johannesburg in November? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 20 rainy days and 111 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Johannesburg has good weather in November.

Average temperature in Johannesburg in November

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

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +27°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +25°C.

Is Johannesburg warm or cold in November?

Johannesburg is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +13°C.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Johannesburg:

Climate in Johannesburg in November

Johannesburg weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+24°C+25°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+4°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+35°C
Rainfall
82 mm111 mm148 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
58%65%70%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
953
Cloudy days
554
Rainy days
172024
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as good as in October. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +24°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 82 mm to 111 mm. Humidity rises from 58% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in October to 5 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Johannesburg in November 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 increasing during November, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Johannesburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 38 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 November in Johannesburg?

This is the weather in Johannesburg in November 2023:
1 November
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+21°C
2 November
☁️
+24°C
3 November
☁️
+23°C
4 November
☁️
+21°C
5 November
☀️
+28°C
6 November
☀️
+28°C
7 November
🌧️
+18°C
8 November
☁️
+26°C
9 November
☀️
+27°C
10 November
☀️
+28°C
11 November
☀️
+30°C
12 November
☁️
+31°C
13 November
☀️
+28°C
14 November
☁️
+17°C
15 November
☀️
+24°C
16 November
☁️
+25°C
17 November
🌧️
+24°C
18 November
☁️
+27°C
19 November
☀️
+30°C
20 November
☁️
+31°C
21 November
☁️
+31°C
22 November
☁️
+32°C
23 November
☁️
+32°C
24 November
☀️
+31°C
25 November
☀️
+31°C
26 November
☁️
+32°C
27 November
☀️
+33°C
28 November
☁️
+29°C
29 November
☁️
+28°C
30 November
☁️
+25°C
In November 2023 Johannesburg had 12 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Johannesburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+20°C) and the highest in 2015 (+25°C). 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Johannesburg?

November 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 November?

November 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 November?

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

Is it sunny in Johannesburg in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Johannesburg in November, 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.