South Africa Weather Today – Thursday, 8 October 2026
Johannesburg is expecting light drizzle on Thursday, 8 October 2026, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 24°C. Most of the country stays dry, though Gauteng and Limpopo could see some rain. The national average daytime high stands at 25°C, with the warmest conditions in Kimberley at 30°C and the coldest morning in Cape Town at 10°C.
What This Means for Your Day
Mornings start cool in Gauteng before warming up, so a light jacket will cover the early school run. residents of KwaZulu-Natal should plan around a 21 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: Kimberley reaching 30°C with partly cloudy skies
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 10°C
- Rain chances stay low across all nine provinces
- Windiest region: Northern Cape with north-westerly winds reaching 26 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 12°C and 24°C. Northerly winds will reach around 16 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Pretoria and the East Rand seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
Cape Town can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 10°C and 17°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 16 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 overcast conditions with temperatures between 17°C and 25°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 20 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
Gqeberha can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 12°C and 21°C. 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 can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 12°C and 28°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 20 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 light drizzle with temperatures between 15°C and 26°C. Northerly winds will reach around 15 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 overcast conditions with temperatures between 17°C and 26°C. North-easterly winds will reach 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 overcast conditions with temperatures between 16°C and 28°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 22 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Rustenburg and Potchefstroom seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Northern Cape
Kimberley can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 26 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
Friday will bring mainly clear skies to Johannesburg with a high of 28°C, followed by showers and 29°C on Saturday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, 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
- Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Northern 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.
