South Africa Weather Today: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Johannesburg is expecting clear skies on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16°C and 29°C. Most of the country stays dry, though Western Cape could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 30°C; Kimberley leads at 37°C and Cape Town shivers through a 15°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
No cold start today in Gauteng; conditions are comfortable from the first commute. residents of Limpopo should plan around a 2 percent chance of rain. Eastern Cape sees the strongest winds at 33 km/h, so drivers of high-sided vehicles should take care and loose outdoor items should be tied down. UV levels are high, so sun protection is essential for anyone outdoors between 10:00 and 15:00.
South Africa Weather Highlights
- Warmest conditions: Kimberley reaching 37°C with clear skies
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 15°C
- Rain chances stay low across all nine provinces
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with westerly winds reaching 33 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect clear skies with temperatures between 16°C and 29°C. Southerly winds will reach around 13 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 sees light drizzle today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 23°C in the afternoon, with south-westerly winds of up to 15 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 sees foggy conditions today, climbing from 19°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 14 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
The day brings partly cloudy skies to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 17°C and 25°C and the wind comes in westerly at around 33 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 mainly clear skies today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 34°C in the afternoon, with north-westerly winds of up to 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Welkom through to Bethlehem. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Limpopo
Polokwane sees mainly clear skies today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 31°C in the afternoon, with southerly winds of up to 20 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Tzaneen through to Musina. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
The day brings foggy conditions to Mbombela, where temperatures move between 15°C and 31°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 14 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 clear skies with temperatures between 17°C and 34°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 15 km/h. The day stays dry, and Rustenburg and Potchefstroom can expect much the same picture. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Northern Cape
Kimberley sees clear skies today, climbing from 19°C in the morning to 37°C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 19 km/h. The day stays dry, and Upington and the Kalahari can expect much the same picture. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
The Days Ahead
Thursday will bring light drizzle to Johannesburg with a high of 31°C, followed by showers and 31°C on Friday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West, 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
- Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Eastern Cape with winds reaching 33 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
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