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Germiston, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Germiston is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 255,863. Elevation: 5,410 ft (1,649 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Germiston
Germiston, also known as kwaDukathole, is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng, South Africa, administratively forming part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since the latter's establishment in 2000. It functions as the municipal seat of Ekurhuleni, hosting the municipal council and administration.
People
Climate
| Population | 255,863 |
| Population Density | 353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,410 ft (1,649 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.2348°, 28.1767° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Germiston
Germiston is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 255,863. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet (1,649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Germiston
Germiston has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,410 ft (1,649 m) |
| Area | 724.2 sq mi (1,875.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2348°N, 28.1767°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in |
Germiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Germiston
84+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Suidheuwels Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Diversity High School | - | - | - | - |
| CRESTVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Montanus Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Rewlatch Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Alberview Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alberton High School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Randhart | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Generaal Alberts | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Marais Viljoen | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parklands High School | - | - | - | - |
| Assumption Convent | - | - | - | - |
| Leondale High School | - | - | - | - |
| Igagasi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Candyland Nursery School and Aftercare | - | - | - | - |
| Elandspank School | - | - | - | - |
| Pitter Patter Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Beulahland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oumas Creche | - | - | - | - |
| Wonderful World Preschool and Day Care | - | - | - | - |
| Little Voyager's Nest | - | - | - | - |
| Little Treasures Pre-school | - | - | - | - |
| Germiston High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kensington Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoerskool Vryburger | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Rosary Sports Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Dunvegan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hillcrest Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cyrildene Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Elandia | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Alberton | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool President Steyn | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston | - | - | - | - |
| Colin Mann Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Elandia | - | - | - | - |
| Germiston South Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Germiston South Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Delville | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinwiddie Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Germiston High School | - | - | - | - |
| Primrose High | - | - | - | - |
| Leeuwenhof Akademie Afrikaanse privaat skool | - | - | - | - |
| Kingdom Hall | - | - | - | - |
| Bedfordview High School | - | - | - | - |
| Alberton High School | - | - | - | - |
| Primrose High | - | - | - | - |
| Primrose Primary | - | - | - | - |
| School of Merit | - | - | - | - |
| MW de Wet Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Hurlyvale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Rosary Convent | - | - | - | - |
| Edenvale High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoofingang | - | - | - | - |
| Outdoor Seating | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Rosary School | - | - | - | - |
| Falcon High | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Generaal Alberts | - | - | - | - |
| Alberview Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Wychwood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Achievement | - | - | - | - |
| Pitter Patter Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Beulahland Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Assumption Convent | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Elsburg | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Elsburg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Germiston
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukhozi FM S.A | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | - | AAC | |
| Pretoria FM | - | AAC | |
| GrootFM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pulpit | - | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | - | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | - | AAC | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | - | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Germiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartheid Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Crush Museum | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Fietas Museum | ||||
| James Hall Museum of Transport | ||||
| Johannesburg Art Gallery | ||||
| Johannesburg Planetarium | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Lindfield Victorian House Museum | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Museum Africa | ||||
| Museum Of African Design | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| Number Four Prison | ||||
| Old Fort Prison | ||||
| Origins Centre | ||||
| Satyagraha House | ||||
| Sci-Bono Centre | ||||
| Train Museum | ||||
| Wits Art Museum | ||||
| Women's Jail | ||||
| Workers Museum |
Libraries in Germiston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boksburg Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boskruin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Holmes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannesburg City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and English Block | 0.0 | |||||
| LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Ridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rabie Ridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randburg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tembisa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wartenweilier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weltevreden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Cullen library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Germiston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryanston Organic Market | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Joburg Market | |||||
| Joubert St, Street MArket | |||||
| Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Meat World | |||||
| Mutliflora Flower Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Panorama Flea Market | |||||
| Rondebult flea market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Shoprite - Newlands |
Hotels in Germiston
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Germiston
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Germiston
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Germiston
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Germiston
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Germiston
20 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Germiston
33 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Germiston
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Germiston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Germiston
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Germiston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Stadium | ||
| Bill Jardine Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| DP World Wanderers Stadium | ||
| Germiston Stadium | ||
| Huntersfield Stadium | ||
| Union Stadium | ||
| Union Stadium |
Airports Near Germiston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | - | Small Airport |
| Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delmas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Devon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | Small Airport |
| Grasslands Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lekoa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Parys Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vaal Dam Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vanggatfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Germiston
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Elspark Post Office | |
| Elspark Post Office | |
| Primrose Post Office | |
| Primrose Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Germiston
47 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Community Health Clinic | ||
| 8th Avenue Clinic | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Alexandra Community Health Clinic | ||
| Bellair Medical And Dental Center | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive Through | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive-Through | ||
| Doggy Paddle | ||
| Dunvegan Medical Centre | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic | ||
| Health Worx Cresta | ||
| Judah Africa, Clinic | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Men's Health Clinics | ||
| Myclinic | ||
| Opticross Optometrists | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| SILHOUETTE AESTHETIC CLINIC | ||
| Surgery | ||
| The Sentinel Clinic | ||
| Windsor East Clinic | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Germiston
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afrikaanse Baptistekerk | |
| Alberton Methodist Church | |
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Bedford Chapel, Interdenominational church | |
| Bedfordview Methodist Church | |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | |
| Christ The Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa | |
| City Bible Church | |
| Cornerstone Christian Church | |
| Forward in Faith Church | |
| Fountain of Life | |
| Jesus Christ Universal | |
| Jesus Christ Universal | |
| Kensington Methodist Church | |
| Kensington NG | |
| Lds Church | |
| Mater Dolorosa | |
| Miracle Connection Centre |
Quick Facts
Around Germiston
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Germiston
7 places within 15 km
- • Mine Shaft Headframe
- • Old Johannesburg Station
- • Air 360 skate park
- • Aircraft Viewing Deck
- • The Munro Drive Viewpoint
- • Top of Africa
- • View point
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What is the population of Germiston?
Germiston has a population of 255,863 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 724.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Germiston?
Germiston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.