South Africa Weather Today: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
It is Tuesday, 3 November 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to drizzle, with the mercury climbing from 16°C to a high of 27°C. Rain is the story of the day, with 8 of the nine provinces expecting showers or drizzle. Across the country the average daytime high is 28°C; Mahikeng leads at 34°C and Bloemfontein shivers through a 13°C morning.
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 34°C with showers
- Coolest morning: Bloemfontein starting at 13°C
- Best chance of rain: KwaZulu-Natal at 100 percent
- Windiest region: North West with north-easterly winds reaching 25 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect drizzle with temperatures between 16°C and 27°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 15 km/h. With the rain chance at 94 percent, Pretoria and the East Rand should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
Cape Town can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 14°C and 27°C. Southerly winds will reach around 19 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 showers today, climbing from 20°C in the morning to 23°C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 17 km/h. With the rain chance at 100 percent, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
The day brings light drizzle to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 17°C and 21°C and the wind comes in south-easterly at around 15 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 13°C in the morning to 31°C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 23 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 sees drizzle today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 29°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 13 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 90 percent, so Tzaneen and Musina should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
Mbombela can expect showers with temperatures between 17°C and 30°C. Northerly winds will reach around 15 km/h. With the rain chance at 69 percent, the Lowveld and eMalahleni should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
Mahikeng sees showers today, climbing from 19°C in the morning to 34°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 25 km/h. With the rain chance at 77 percent, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Northern Cape
The day brings light drizzle to Kimberley, where temperatures move between 16°C and 33°C and the wind comes in westerly at around 25 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Upington and the Kalahari seeing similar conditions through the day. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
The Days Ahead
Wednesday will bring light drizzle to Johannesburg with a high of 30°C, followed by thunderstorms and 29°C on Thursday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, North West, Northern Cape, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. Tomorrow morning brings the next full update for all nine provinces.
Weather Tips for Today
- Allow extra travel time in KwaZulu-Natal where wet roads are likely
- Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in North West with winds reaching 25 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.
