If you’re standing in front of your closet wondering whether it’s a jacket or T-shirt kind of day, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
Here’s your quick and friendly guide to today’s weather across all nine provinces of South Africa.
Plus, a few fun facts about each region while you’re here!
Gauteng: Smallest in Size, Biggest in Numbers
Weather: Clear skies and a cool, comfortable day ahead.
UVB Index: Moderate – keep the sunscreen handy if you’ll be outside for long.
Did You Know?
Gauteng is South Africa’s tiniest province by area (just 18,178 km²), but it packs in the most people—about 16 million! Its capital? The ever-busy Johannesburg.
Mpumalanga: Foggy Start, Sunny Finish
Weather: Expect some early morning fog in the far west.
The rest of the day will be mostly fine and cool—getting warmer in the Lowveld.
Did You Know?
It’s the second smallest province in size but ranks sixth in population with around 4.7 million people.
Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) is the provincial capital.
Limpopo: Mists in the Morning, Sunshine by Noon
Weather: Fog may linger in the south-west early on, but it’ll clear up to a fine, cool day—warmer in the Lowveld.
Did You Know?
Fifth in both size and population, Limpopo is home to nearly 6 million people.
Its capital is Polokwane.
North West: A Pleasant, Crisp Day
Weather: Sunny and cool with no major changes expected.
Did You Know?
North West is the sixth-largest province by land and seventh in terms of population.
The capital city is Mahikeng.
Free State: Cold to Cool and Clear
Weather: You might want to grab that extra layer—it’s a chilly start, but skies will stay clear.
Did You Know?
This province is the third largest but second least populated.
Bloemfontein, its capital, is also South Africa’s judicial capital.
Northern Cape: Breezy with a Warm Touch
Weather: Coastal areas might see some fog early on, but the rest of the province will enjoy clear skies and a mix of cool to warm temperatures.
Expect a bit of wind too.
Did You Know?
The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province in terms of land area—but has the smallest population, with just 1.3 million residents.
Kimberley is its capital.
Western Cape: Cloudy in Some Parts, Rain in Others
Weather: It’ll be cloudy with a chance of light rain along the coast and southern areas.
The northern parts should see clearer skies.
Wind: Breezy from the south and south-west, picking up in the afternoon.
UVB Index: Low – no need to stress about sunburn today.
Did You Know?
Cape Town is the capital and home to over 7 million people.
The province is the fourth largest in area.
Eastern Cape: A Tale of Two Halves
Western Half Weather: Clear and cool turning cloudy later, with some light evening rain expected along the coast.
Eastern Half Weather: Fine and chilly, but becoming cloudier from the south-west later on.
Light rain is expected by late evening.
Did You Know?
The Eastern Cape is the second-largest province by area and ranks fourth in population.
Bhisho is the provincial capital.
KwaZulu-Natal: Mild and Sunny With a Touch of Fog
Weather: Patchy morning fog in the interior, clearing up to a fine and warm day overall.
Wind: A shift from northerly to westerly winds will happen by midday.
UVB Index: Very High – don’t forget the sunscreen!
Did You Know?
With a population of around 11.5 million, it’s the second most populated province.
Pietermaritzburg is the capital city.
No Warnings, No Advisories – You’re Good to Go!
Weather Alerts:
✅ No impact-based warnings
✅ No fire danger warnings
✅ No advisories
What’s the Weather Like Where You Are?
Now that you’ve got the national forecast, what’s happening outside your window? Whether it’s misty mornings or sun-soaked afternoons, let us know what the sky looks like in your part of South Africa!