February weather forecast
Johannesburg, South Africa

Moving into February, Johannesburg's weather remains comparatively consistent with that of January. With the humidity levels remaining high, the city enjoys mild mornings filled with fresh summer vibes. Though rainfall lessens, it remains a common occurrence averaging a still significant 90mm (3.54"). Sunshine remains abundant despite the slight decrease in daylight hours. Compared to January, temperatures experience a negligible dip, highlighting February as another pleasant month to explore Johannesburg's richness.

Temperature

Johannesburg, South Africa, records a slight change with February's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F) from January's 25.6°C (78.1°F). During the month of February, the temperature in Johannesburg generally drops to a low average of 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is February, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In Johannesburg, during February, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. In Johannesburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.3 days and collects up to 713mm (28.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:39 SAST.

Sunshine

In Johannesburg, the average sunshine in February is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Johannesburg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.