South Africa Weather Today – Friday, 9 October 2026
Johannesburg is expecting overcast conditions on Friday, 9 October 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16°C and 28°C. Most of the country stays dry, though KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 28°C; Mbombela leads at 33°C and Cape Town shivers through a 12°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
Mornings are mild in Gauteng, with comfortable conditions from the first commute onwards. residents of KwaZulu-Natal should plan around a 20 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 33°C with light drizzle
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 12°C
- Rain chances stay low across all nine provinces
- Windiest region: Northern Cape with north-westerly winds reaching 22 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 28°C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 13 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
Cape Town sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 12°C in the morning to 19°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 16 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 can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C. Southerly winds will reach around 18 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
The day brings overcast conditions to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 14°C and 20°C and the wind comes in south-westerly at around 20 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
The day brings mainly clear skies to Bloemfontein, where temperatures move between 13°C and 30°C and the wind comes in north-westerly at around 19 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 overcast conditions today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 32°C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Tzaneen through to Musina. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Mpumalanga
The day brings light drizzle to Mbombela, where temperatures move between 17°C and 33°C and the wind comes in north-westerly at around 14 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from the Lowveld through to eMalahleni. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
North West
The day brings light drizzle to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 16°C and 31°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 14 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
Kimberley can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 16°C and 33°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 22 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
Saturday will bring steady drizzle to Johannesburg with a high of 28°C, followed by partly cloudy skies and 26°C on Sunday. 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
- 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.
