If you’re in Gauteng today, expect cloudy skies with cool to cold temperatures.
Some isolated showers and even a few thunderstorms might pop up, especially in the south-west areas.
The UVB sunburn risk is high, so don’t forget your sunscreen if you’re heading outside.
Quick facts:
Gauteng is the smallest province by area but the most populous, home to about 16 million people.
Johannesburg is its administrative heart.
Mpumalanga: Warm in the Lowveld, Cooler Elsewhere
Mpumalanga’s Lowveld will enjoy some warmth today, while the rest of the province will be partly cloudy and cool.
The south-west is expecting cloudier skies.
Quick facts:
Mpumalanga ranks as the second smallest province in size and is sixth in population.
Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, is the provincial capital.
Limpopo: Partly Cloudy and Mild, Warmth in the Lowveld
Limpopo will see partly cloudy and cool weather overall, with warmer temperatures in the Lowveld and Limpopo Valley regions.
Quick facts:
Limpopo is South Africa’s fifth largest province and also fifth in population, with Polokwane as its capital.
North West: Windy, Warm, and Spotty Showers
In the North West, it’ll be partly cloudy, windy, and warm with isolated showers and thunderstorms, except in the extreme north-east where it should stay dry.
The south-east will be cloudier.
Quick facts:
The North West is the sixth largest province and seventh most populous.
Mahikeng, formerly Mafikeng, serves as its capital.
Free State: Windy and Cool With Scattered Showers
Expect partly cloudy skies in the north-west Free State, but mostly cloudy, windy, and cool to cold weather elsewhere.
Showers and thunderstorms will be scattered, mostly avoiding the extreme east.
Quick facts:
The Free State is the third largest province by area but second smallest by population. Bloemfontein is the capital and South Africa’s judicial capital.
Northern Cape: Cold and Cloudy With Fog and Showers
Northern Cape’s western parts will be cloudy with some morning fog, while the rest of the province experiences partly cloudy, windy, and cool to cold conditions.
Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are likely, especially in the south, where it will be very cold.
Coastal winds will be light to moderate in the north-west.
Quick facts:
Northern Cape is the largest province by area but the least populated, with Kimberley as its capital.
Western Cape: Cool and Cloudy With Showers and Strong Winds
Morning fog will blanket the central Western Cape, followed by cloudy, cool to cold conditions with isolated to scattered showers, especially heavy in the south-west.
Coastal winds will be fresh to strong westerly and north-westerly, turning south-westerly along the west coast. UVB sunburn risk is low.
Quick facts:
Western Cape ranks fourth in size and third in population.
Cape Town is its vibrant capital.
Eastern Cape: Cloudy and Cool Across the Region With Showers
The western half of Eastern Cape will be cloudy, cool, and see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with winds shifting from light northerly to fresh south-westerly by afternoon.
The eastern half will also be cloudy and cool, cold in some northern spots, with isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Coastal winds will shift from moderate north-easterly to moderate south-westerly later in the day.
Quick facts:
Eastern Cape is the second largest province and fourth most populous. Bhisho is its capital.
KwaZulu-Natal: Warm in the East, Cool With Showers in the South-West
KwaZulu-Natal will be partly cloudy and cool, with isolated showers and rain in the south-western areas.
The east will be fine and warm. Coastal winds will range from moderate to fresh northerly and north-easterly.
Be aware, the UVB sunburn index is very high.
Quick facts:
KwaZulu-Natal ranks seventh in size but is the second most populous province. Pietermaritzburg is the capital.
Important Weather Alerts to Keep in Mind
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Yellow level 4 warning: Heavy rain could lead to flooding and dangerous conditions in western parts of the Western Cape.
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Yellow level 1 warnings: Damaging winds and risk of runaway fires are expected in parts of the North West, Northern Cape, and Free State.
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Severe thunderstorms with hail, strong winds, and lightning may cause local damage in northern Eastern Cape.
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Fire danger: Extremely high risk in Tokologo local municipality in the Free State.