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Today
25° / 11° High / Low (°C)
90% Humidity
100% Rain probability
Thunderstorm Condition
~10h Rain duration
What this means
In Johannesburg on 8 Nov 2026, rain is expected: 100% chance, up to 12.5 mm forecast (source: Open-Meteo).
A thunderstorm is expected today for around 10 hours — 100% probability, up to 12.5mm forecast. An umbrella is the right call.
Rain season
Johannesburg's wet season (October–April) is dominated by afternoon and evening thunderstorms — brief, intense, and often spectacular with lightning. The city at 1,700m on the Highveld has a moderate climate despite its subtropical latitude. Winter (May–September) is dry and sunny but cold at night. Annual rainfall averages 700mm; hail is a regular hazard with summer storms.
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