Hottest (avg)
#5 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Johannesburg South.
Wettest (avg)
#3 / 12
Among the wetter months.
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#10 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#3 / 12
UV runs high compared with most months.
Most Humid
#2 / 12
Humidity sits on the higher side.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
13 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 10
- Typical sun hours
- 05:51 - 18:50
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 17 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 49%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
71%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through February in Johannesburg South. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for February. Temperature 25.0°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 24% of days (6.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 22% of days (6.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~32mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 12% of days (3.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~45mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.4 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~62mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 72% of days (20.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~72% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 55% of days (15.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
15.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~55% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 36% of days (10.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 36% of days (10.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~36% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 29% of days (8.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~29% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~94% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~8 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 17% of days (4.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 16% of days (4.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~16% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~55km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is February a good time to visit Johannesburg South?
Typical February days in Johannesburg South reach highs of 25°C (77°F) with nights around 14°C (57°F). It usually feels warm by day and cool after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in February?
Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 25°C (77°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Expect warm afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 106 mm (4.2 in) across roughly 17 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 13 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 05:51 and sunset near 18:50. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 43 km/h (27 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.