South Africa Weather Today: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Johannesburg is expecting mainly clear skies on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with temperatures ranging between 11°C and 27°C. Most of the country stays dry, though KwaZulu-Natal could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 26°C; Mahikeng leads at 31°C and Johannesburg shivers through a 11°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
Gauteng starts on the cool side before the day warms up; a jersey in the morning should be all you need. residents of KwaZulu-Natal should plan around a 45 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: Mahikeng reaching 31°C with mainly clear skies
- Coolest morning: Johannesburg starting at 11°C
- Best chance of rain: KwaZulu-Natal at 45 percent
- Windiest region: Limpopo with north-easterly winds reaching 22 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 11°C and 27°C. South-easterly winds will reach around 16 km/h. The day stays dry, and Pretoria and the East Rand can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
Cape Town can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 14°C and 25°C. Southerly winds will reach around 21 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with the Winelands and the Garden Route seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 15°C and 22°C. South-westerly winds will reach around 15 km/h. A passing shower is possible, with the rain chance sitting at 45 percent around Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 15°C and 22°C. South-westerly winds will reach around 21 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with East London and Mthatha seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Free State
Bloemfontein sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 11°C in the morning to 26°C in the afternoon, with south-easterly winds of up to 14 km/h. The day stays dry, and Welkom and Bethlehem can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Limpopo
The day brings mainly clear skies to Polokwane, where temperatures move between 15°C and 28°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 22 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 sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 17 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
Mahikeng can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 14°C and 31°C. South-easterly winds will reach around 16 km/h. The day stays dry, and Rustenburg and Potchefstroom can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Northern Cape
The day brings overcast conditions to Kimberley, where temperatures move between 14°C and 29°C and the wind comes in easterly at around 17 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Upington and the Kalahari seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
The Days Ahead
Thursday will bring mainly clear skies to Johannesburg with a high of 29°C, followed by overcast conditions and 30°C on Friday. No province is currently showing a strong rain signal over the next few days. The full province-by-province forecast is updated here every morning.
Weather Tips for Today
- Allow extra travel time in KwaZulu-Natal 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.
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For official forecasting and weather advisories, visit the South African Weather Service.
