South Africa Weather Today: Saturday, 24 October 2026
It is Saturday, 24 October 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to clear skies, with the mercury climbing from 14°C to a high of 29°C. Most of the country stays dry, though Mpumalanga could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 27°C; Mahikeng leads at 32°C and Johannesburg shivers through a 14°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
Mornings are mild in Gauteng, with comfortable conditions from the first commute onwards. residents of Mpumalanga should plan around a 71 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: Mahikeng reaching 32°C with clear skies
- Coolest morning: Johannesburg starting at 14°C
- Best chance of rain: Mpumalanga at 71 percent
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with westerly winds reaching 24 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect clear skies with temperatures between 14°C and 29°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 9 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
The day brings overcast conditions to Cape Town, where temperatures move between 15°C and 22°C and the wind comes in southerly at around 22 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 can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 16°C and 26°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 14 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
Gqeberha can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 14°C and 22°C. Westerly winds will reach around 24 km/h. The day stays dry, and East London and Mthatha can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Free State
The day brings mainly clear skies to Bloemfontein, where temperatures move between 14°C and 29°C and the wind comes in westerly at around 15 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
The day brings overcast conditions to Polokwane, where temperatures move between 14°C and 27°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 20 km/h. The day stays dry, and Tzaneen and Musina can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
Mbombela sees drizzle today, climbing from 18°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 18 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 71 percent, so the Lowveld and eMalahleni should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
Mahikeng sees clear skies today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 32°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 15 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Rustenburg and Potchefstroom seeing similar conditions through the day. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Northern Cape
Kimberley sees clear skies today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 31°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 13 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
Sunday will bring overcast conditions to Johannesburg with a high of 30°C, followed by overcast conditions and 30°C on Monday. Rain is expected over the next few days in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga 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.
