South Africa Weather Today – Sunday, 11 October 2026
It is Sunday, 11 October 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to showers, with the mercury climbing from 15°C to a high of 24°C. Most of the country stays dry, though Gauteng and Free State could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 27°C; Durban leads at 30°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. keep an umbrella close in Johannesburg, where the chance of rain sits at 61 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: Durban reaching 30°C with overcast conditions
- Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 12°C
- Best chance of rain: Northern Cape at 80 percent
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with westerly winds reaching 24 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
The day brings showers to Johannesburg, where temperatures move between 15°C and 24°C and the wind comes in northerly at around 11 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 61 percent, so Pretoria and the East Rand should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
Cape Town sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 12°C in the morning to 23°C in the afternoon, with south-westerly winds of up to 10 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from the Winelands through to the Garden Route. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 21°C in the morning to 30°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 19 km/h. The day stays dry, and Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 18°C in the morning to 23°C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 24 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 scattered showers to Bloemfontein, where temperatures move between 15°C and 25°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 20 km/h. With the rain chance at 71 percent, Welkom and Bethlehem should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Limpopo
The day brings overcast conditions to Polokwane, where temperatures move between 16°C and 29°C and the wind comes in easterly at around 19 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
Mbombela can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 18°C and 29°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 13 km/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from the Lowveld through to eMalahleni. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
The day brings overcast conditions to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 17°C and 29°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 20 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 sees scattered showers today, climbing from 18°C in the morning to 28°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 24 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 80 percent, so Upington and the Kalahari should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
The Days Ahead
Monday will bring overcast conditions to Johannesburg with a high of 25°C, followed by clear skies and 26°C on Tuesday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Eastern Cape, Free State, 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 Northern Cape 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.
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.
