Wondering whether to grab a jacket, sunscreen, or an umbrella today? South Africa’s diverse provinces are each experiencing unique conditions, from warm sunshine to coastal clouds.
Here’s a detailed look at what to expect across the country, along with UVB indexes and temperature updates.
Gauteng: Warm and Sunny
Today in Gauteng, expect fine and warm conditions.
The UVB Sunburn Index is high, so sunscreen is recommended if you’re spending time outdoors.
Did you know? Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa at 18,178 square kilometres, but it’s the most populous, home to around 16 million people.
Johannesburg serves as the administrative capital, located at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E.
Mpumalanga: Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Morning fog will linger in the Lowveld, but most areas will enjoy warm to hot temperatures.
Some southern regions will feel cooler.
Did you know? Mpumalanga ranks as the second smallest province at 76,495 square kilometres and is the sixth most populous with about 4.7 million residents.
The capital, Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit), sits at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E.
Limpopo: Hot and Fine
Limpopo is set for warm to hot conditions throughout the day.
Did you know? Limpopo is the fifth largest province at 125,754 square kilometres and also the fifth most populous, with roughly 5.9 million inhabitants.
Polokwane, the provincial capital, is located at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E.
North West: Pleasant and Warm
Residents of the North West can expect fine and warm weather.
Did you know? The North West ranks as the sixth largest province (104,882 square kilometres) and seventh in population, housing around 4.2 million people.
Its capital, Mahikeng (formerly Mafikeng), is at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E.
Free State: Cool to Warm
The Free State will see fine weather, ranging from cool to warm across the province.
Did you know? The Free State is the third largest province at 129,825 square kilometres, yet it has the second smallest population at roughly 2.9 million.
Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, is located at 29°07′S 26°13′E.
Northern Cape: Partly Cloudy and Foggy
Morning fog is expected in western areas, with fine and warm conditions elsewhere.
Winds along the coast will be light to moderate, becoming stronger in the afternoon.
Did you know? The Northern Cape is the largest province (372,889 square kilometres) but has the smallest population at 1.3 million.
Kimberley serves as the provincial capital at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E.
Western Cape: Cold, Cloudy, and Showery
Expect partly cloudy and cool to cold conditions with isolated showers in the south-west.
The south coast should see clearer skies by evening. Winds will be moderate to fresh north-westerly to westerly, becoming stronger along the coast in the afternoon.
Did you know? Western Cape ranks fourth in size (129,449 square kilometres) and third in population (7.2 million). Cape Town, the capital, sits at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E.
Eastern Cape: Mixed Weather Across Regions
The western half will see morning fog inland, otherwise fine but cold to cool, with some light rain near Jeffreys Bay.
The eastern half along the Wild Coast will be partly cloudy, turning cloudy south of the escarpment by evening.
Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh south-westerly, with occasional stronger gusts.
Did you know? The Eastern Cape is South Africa’s second largest province (168,966 square kilometres) and fourth most populous (6.7 million). The capital, Bhisho, is at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E.
KwaZulu-Natal: Cool to Warm with Morning Fog
Morning fog is expected inland, with generally fine conditions turning partly cloudy from the east in the afternoon.
Coastal winds will vary from light northerly to fresh south-westerly.
The UVB Sunburn Index is very high, so sun protection is strongly recommended.
Did you know? KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest province (94,361 square kilometres) and the second most populous with roughly 11.5 million people. Pietermaritzburg is the capital at 29°37′S 30°23′E.
Weather Alerts and Fire Risk
No immediate impact-based weather warnings have been issued.
Fire Danger: Extremely high fire danger is expected in parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.
Marine Advisory: Yellow level 2 warning for waves affecting coastal infrastructure is expected between Lambert’s Bay and Plettenberg Bay starting Friday night, spreading to Alexander Bay by Saturday evening and persisting through Sunday.
