South Africa Weather Today: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Light drizzle set the tone in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with temperatures between 16°C and 29°C. Rain is the story of the day, with 4 of the nine provinces expecting showers or drizzle. Across the country the average daytime high is 30°C; Kimberley leads at 34°C and Bloemfontein shivers through a 15°C morning.
What This Means for Your Day
No cold start today in Gauteng; conditions are comfortable from the first commute. residents of North West should plan around a 80 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: Kimberley reaching 34°C with mainly clear skies
- Coolest morning: Bloemfontein starting at 15°C
- Best chance of rain: North West at 80 percent
- Windiest region: Eastern Cape with easterly winds reaching 24 km/h
What to Expect Across the Provinces
Gauteng
Johannesburg sees light drizzle today, climbing from 16°C in the morning to 29°C in the afternoon, with north-westerly winds of up to 14 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
Cape Town sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 17°C in the morning to 30°C in the afternoon, with south-westerly winds of up to 10 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
The day brings light drizzle to Durban, where temperatures move between 20°C and 27°C and the wind comes in southerly at around 18 km/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 64 percent, so Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands should plan indoor alternatives. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Eastern Cape
Gqeberha can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 18°C and 22°C. Easterly winds will reach around 24 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
The day brings partly cloudy skies to Bloemfontein, where temperatures move between 15°C and 31°C and the wind comes in north-westerly at around 10 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 light drizzle with temperatures between 18°C and 31°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 15 km/h. There is a 35 percent chance of rain, so a brief shower cannot be ruled out in Tzaneen or Musina. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.
Mpumalanga
The day brings drizzle to Mbombela, where temperatures move between 19°C and 32°C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 13 km/h. A passing shower is possible, with the rain chance sitting at 50 percent around the Lowveld and eMalahleni. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
North West
Mahikeng can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 19°C and 33°C. North-easterly winds will reach around 19 km/h. With the rain chance at 80 percent, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.
Northern Cape
Kimberley can expect mainly clear skies with temperatures between 17°C and 34°C. North-westerly winds will reach around 12 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
Thursday will bring scattered showers to Johannesburg with a high of 29°C, followed by scattered showers and 28°C on Friday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, 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
- Allow extra travel time in North West 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
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