Soweto weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was clear and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Soweto sits 1629 m (5,345 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 8%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Jan
About Soweto weather
Is it raining in Soweto right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Soweto this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–31° and lows of 15–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Soweto lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Soweto?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Soweto weather by month
When is the best time to visit Soweto?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Soweto is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Soweto?
December is the wettest month, with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Soweto?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Soweto have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 117 mm (4.6 in).
Soweto weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months