South Africa Weather Today: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Johannesburg is expecting partly cloudy skies on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with temperatures ranging between 14°C and 30°C. Most of the country stays dry, though KwaZulu-Natal could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 28°C; Mahikeng leads at 32°C and Polokwane shivers through a 12°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
Gauteng gets a mild, easy start, with comfortable temperatures from early morning. residents of KwaZulu-Natal should plan around a 2 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 partly cloudy skies
- Coolest morning: Polokwane starting at 12°C
- Rain chances stay low across all nine provinces
- Windiest region: Western Cape with southerly winds reaching 23 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg sees partly cloudy skies today, climbing from 14°C in the morning to 30°C in the afternoon, with north-westerly winds of up to 12 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 clear skies with temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Southerly winds will reach around 23 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 17°C and 23°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 16 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 foggy conditions to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 15°C and 23°C and the wind comes in easterly at around 23 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 partly cloudy skies to Bloemfontein, where temperatures move between 13°C and 30°C and the wind comes in south-easterly at around 12 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 12°C and 25°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 19 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 sees foggy conditions today, climbing from 14°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 18 km/h. The day stays dry, and the Lowveld and eMalahleni can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
North West
The day brings partly cloudy skies to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 16°C and 32°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 17 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 can expect clear skies with temperatures between 16°C and 32°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 17 km/h. No significant rain is expected, with Upington and the Kalahari seeing similar conditions through the day. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
The Days Ahead
Friday will bring partly cloudy skies to Johannesburg with a high of 30°C, followed by drizzle and 31°C on Saturday. Rain is expected over the next few days in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern 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
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For official forecasting and weather advisories, visit the South African Weather Service.
