South Africa Weather Today – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Light drizzle set the tone in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with temperatures between 16°C and 27°C. Rain is the story of the day, with 6 of the nine provinces expecting showers or drizzle. Across the country the average daytime high is 25°C; Mbombela leads at 28°C and Cape Town shivers through a 10°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
Gauteng gets a mild, easy start, with comfortable temperatures from early morning. residents of Free State should plan around a 67 percent chance of rain. UV levels are high, so sun protection is essential for anyone outdoors between 10:00 and 15:00.
South Africa Weather Highlights
- Warmest conditions: Mbombela reaching 28°C with light drizzle
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 10°C
- Best chance of rain: Free State at 67 percent
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with westerly winds reaching 22 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
The day brings light drizzle to Johannesburg, where temperatures move between 16°C and 27°C and the wind comes in northerly at around 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Pretoria through to the East Rand. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
The day brings overcast conditions to Cape Town, where temperatures move between 10°C and 18°C and the wind comes in north-westerly at around 20 km/h. The day stays dry, and the Winelands and the Garden Route can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban sees light drizzle today, climbing from 21°C in the morning to 26°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Pietermaritzburg through to the Midlands. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 15°C and 25°C. Westerly winds will reach around 22 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from East London through to Mthatha. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Free State
Bloemfontein sees light drizzle today, climbing from 14°C in the morning to 23°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 20 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 67 percent, so Welkom and Bethlehem should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Limpopo
Polokwane sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 20 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Tzaneen and Musina seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
Mbombela can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 19°C and 28°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 15 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with the Lowveld and eMalahleni seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
The day brings scattered showers to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 17°C and 27°C and the wind comes in easterly at around 16 km/h. A passing shower is possible, with the rain chance sitting at 54 percent around Rustenburg and Potchefstroom. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Northern Cape
The day brings light drizzle to Kimberley, where temperatures move between 15°C and 25°C and the wind comes in northerly at around 22 km/h. The day stays dry, and Upington and the Kalahari can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
The Days Ahead
Thursday will bring light drizzle to Johannesburg with a high of 28°C, followed by light drizzle and 29°C on Friday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Western Cape, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. The full province-by-province forecast is updated here every morning.
Weather Tips for Today
- Allow extra travel time in Free State where wet roads are likely
- 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.
