Sunshine with a side of haze, then evening clouds – Tuesday weather forecast

Good morning, Joburg Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Today’s weather in Johannesburg will feature hazy sunshine, with a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. Expect a warm and bright day with a slight haze in the air.

The UV index will reach an extreme level of 12. The AccuLumen Brightness Index™ is rated at 9, meaning it will be a very bright day – sunscreen is essential if you’re spending time outdoors.

Expect around 10% cloud cover during the day, increasing to about 34% overnight as partly cloudy conditions settle in.

A southerly wind will move through Johannesburg at around 9kph, with gusts reaching up to 28kph.

This evening, conditions will be partly cloudy, with winds shifting to west-southwesterly at around 7kph, and gusts reaching 19kph.

There is a 0% chance of precipitation during the day and a 1% chance overnight, with no thunderstorms expected.

You can catch the sunrise at 05:29am and the sunset at 18:17, giving Johannesburg around 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight.

Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday, Joburg. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy the sunshine!

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