South Africa Weather Today: Friday, 30 October 2026
Johannesburg is expecting partly cloudy skies on Friday, 30 October 2026, with temperatures ranging between 14°C and 30°C. Conditions are mixed across the country, with a blend of sunshine and cloud from province to province. The national average daytime high stands at 28°C, with the warmest conditions in Kimberley at 35°C and the coldest morning in Polokwane at 12°C.
What This Means for Your Day
Gauteng gets a mild, easy start, with comfortable temperatures from early morning. 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 35°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 south-easterly winds reaching 23 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 14°C and 30°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 12 km/h. The day stays dry, and Pretoria and the East Rand can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Western Cape
The day brings overcast conditions to Cape Town, where temperatures move between 18°C and 26°C and the wind comes in south-easterly at 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 sees clear skies today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 24°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 22 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 foggy conditions with temperatures between 18°C and 23°C. Easterly winds will reach around 20 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 sees clear skies today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 31°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 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
Polokwane can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 12°C and 28°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 18 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 overcast conditions today, climbing from 15°C in the morning to 26°C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 17 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
Mahikeng can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 17°C and 33°C. Northerly winds will reach around 18 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 sees partly cloudy skies today, climbing from 19°C in the morning to 35°C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 16 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 scattered showers to Johannesburg with a high of 31°C, followed by light drizzle and 30°C on Sunday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, 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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