South Africa Weather Today – Saturday, 10 October 2026
It is Saturday, 10 October 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to scattered showers, with the mercury climbing from 17°C to a high of 29°C. Rain is the story of the day, with 6 of the nine provinces expecting showers or drizzle. Mahikeng takes the top spot at 32°C while Cape Town has the coldest start at 12°C, and the national average daytime high comes in at 28°C.
What This Means for Your Day
Mornings are mild in Gauteng, with comfortable conditions from the first commute onwards. keep an umbrella close in Johannesburg, where the chance of rain sits at 94 percent. UV levels are high, so sun protection is essential for anyone outdoors between 10:00 and 15:00.
South Africa Weather Highlights
- Warmest conditions: Mahikeng reaching 32°C with drizzle
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 12°C
- Best chance of rain: Gauteng at 94 percent
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with easterly winds reaching 26 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg sees scattered showers today, climbing from 17°C in the morning to 29°C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 12 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 94 percent, so Pretoria and the East Rand should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
The day brings overcast conditions to Cape Town, where temperatures move between 12°C and 26°C and the wind comes in southerly at around 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from the Winelands through to the Garden Route. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 20°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 15 km/h. A passing shower is possible, with the rain chance sitting at 40 percent around Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
The day brings light drizzle to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 13°C and 20°C and the wind comes in easterly at around 26 km/h. The day stays dry, and East London and Mthatha can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Free State
Bloemfontein sees light drizzle today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 30°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 14 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Welkom and Bethlehem seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Limpopo
Polokwane can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 18°C and 29°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 21 km/h. The day stays dry, and Tzaneen and Musina can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
Mbombela can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 19°C and 29°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 15 km/h. The day stays dry, and the Lowveld and eMalahleni can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
The day brings drizzle to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 16°C and 32°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 19 km/h. There is a 35 percent chance of rain, so a brief shower cannot be ruled out in Rustenburg or Potchefstroom. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Northern Cape
Kimberley can expect scattered showers with temperatures between 17°C and 32°C. Northerly winds will reach around 25 km/h. There is a 46 percent chance of rain, so a brief shower cannot be ruled out in Upington or the Kalahari. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
The Days Ahead
Sunday will bring partly cloudy skies to Johannesburg with a high of 25°C, followed by overcast conditions and 28°C on Monday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. Check back tomorrow morning for the updated province-by-province forecast.
Weather Tips for Today
- Allow extra travel time in Gauteng where wet roads are likely
- Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Eastern Cape with winds reaching 26 km/h
- Apply sunscreen before midday even where cloud cover builds; UV passes through broken cloud
- Drink more water than usual in the dry interior, where low humidity speeds up dehydration
Useful Weather and Travel Links
Looking for more to do after checking the forecast? Explore the latest events in Gauteng and plan your day around the weather.
You can also browse our weather category and the Gauteng weather hub for forecasts and alerts.
For official forecasting and weather advisories, visit the South African Weather Service.
