{"id":22975,"date":"2025-08-15T06:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T04:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=22975"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:02:15","slug":"weather-forecast-15-08-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/weather-forecast-15-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#8217;s Weather Forecast &#8211; Friday, 15 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As South Africa wakes up to the start of a new day, today&#8217;s weather forecast promises a mix of conditions across the provinces. Generally, temperatures will trend from cool in the morning to warm by the afternoon, particularly in the northeast and lowvelds. However, oceanic influences will bring partly cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers in certain regions, especially in the southeast. It&#8217;s an excellent day to be outdoors, with comfortable conditions expected for most of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/power-outages-johannesburg-18-23-08-2025\/\">These Johannesburg Areas Will Experience 8-Hour Electricity Outages Between 18-23 August 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-gauteng-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Gauteng Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-western-cape-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Western Cape Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kwazulu-natal-weather\" data-level=\"2\">KwaZulu-Natal Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-eastern-cape-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Eastern Cape Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-free-state-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Free State Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-limpopo-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Limpopo Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mpumalanga-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Mpumalanga Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-north-west-weather\" data-level=\"2\">North West Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-northern-cape-weather\" data-level=\"2\">Northern Cape Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-have-a-lovely-day\" data-level=\"2\">Have A Lovely Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gauteng-weather\">Gauteng Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> The Gauteng weather will be characterized by partly cloudy skies throughout the day. Morning temperatures will hover around 11-13\u00b0C, warming up to the low to mid-20s\u00b0C in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Johannesburg<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>19\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pretoria<\/td><td>13\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>21\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soweto<\/td><td>11\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>19\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect no rain as the day progresses, making it perfect for outdoor activities in key areas like Johannesburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2549880709\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-western-cape-weather\">Western Cape Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving over to the coast, the Cape Town weather will be predominantly cloudy, with the possibility of isolated thundershowers in the southeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Cape Town<\/td><td>15\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>19\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>17\u00b0C \ud83c\udf19 Clear Night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stellenbosch<\/td><td>14\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \ud83c\udf19 Clear Night<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The early morning may feel a bit damp, but the sun will break through later, creating pleasant conditions for outdoor gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kwazulu-natal-weather\">KwaZulu-Natal Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In KwaZulu-Natal, expect warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies, with some areas prone to afternoon showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Durban<\/td><td>16\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>23\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pietermaritzburg<\/td><td>13\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>21\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents can expect a warm day with scattered showers possible later in the afternoon, providing relief from the day\u2019s heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1713008185\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eastern-cape-weather\">Eastern Cape Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Cape will experience a cooler day, marked by cloudy skies and isolated showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Port Elizabeth<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>16\u00b0C \ud83c\udf19 Clear Night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>East London<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>17\u00b0C \u2601\ufe0f Cloudy<\/td><td>15\u00b0C \ud83c\udf19 Clear Night<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning fog may persist into the day, reducing visibility temporarily; however, the evening should clear up for stargazers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-state-weather\">Free State Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperatures in the Free State will range cooler to warm, with some areas experiencing windy conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Bloemfontein<\/td><td>11\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>21\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Welkom<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>22\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>18\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Windy conditions will accompany the day, particularly in the northern areas, giving way to clear conditions by nightfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3206584042\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limpopo-weather\">Limpopo Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Limpopo will see bright sunny conditions, ideal for outdoor activities and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Polokwane<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>24\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thohoyandou<\/td><td>14\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>26\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>22\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With clear skies and moderate temperatures, make the most of this beautiful day in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mpumalanga-weather\">Mpumalanga Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Mpumalanga, warm temperatures will dominate, especially in the Lowveld regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Mbombela<\/td><td>12\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>30\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>25\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Secunda<\/td><td>10\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>24\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>20\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect the mercury to climb sharply, especially by midday, with conditions ideal for hiking and outdoor sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1216158216\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-north-west-weather\">North West Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North West province enjoys moderate to high temperatures, alongside robust winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Mahikeng<\/td><td>11\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>26\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>22\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rustenburg<\/td><td>11\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>26\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>22\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wind gusts may enhance the cooling effect, making for a pleasant day overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-northern-cape-weather\">Northern Cape Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Cape forecasts a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Morning (06:00)<\/th><th>Afternoon (12:00)<\/th><th>Evening (18:00)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Kimberley<\/td><td>10\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>23\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>19\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upington<\/td><td>14\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><td>28\u00b0C \u2600\ufe0f Sunny<\/td><td>24\u00b0C \u26c5 Partly Cloudy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look forward to a balmy afternoon and pleasant evening as temperatures begin to drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-255722760\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-a-lovely-day\">Have A Lovely Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today promises a rich variety of weather across South Africa, from sunny skies in Limpopo and Mpumalanga to cooler, cloudy conditions in the Eastern and Western Cape. Whether you&#8217;re enjoying Gauteng&#8217;s pleasant weather, taking in the scenic beauty of Cape Town, or venturing into one of the more remote provinces, make sure to stay hydrated, dress appropriately for the day\u2019s temperature swings, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Always keep an eye on changing conditions, especially if you\u2019re in areas prone to afternoon showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed forecasts and weather maps, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/home\/weathermaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WeatherSA<\/a> or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SAWeatherServic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SA Weather Service<\/a> on social media for real-time updates. Enjoy your day, and make the most of what South Africa has to offer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay informed with the weather forecast for South Africa today: expect a mix of sunny and cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":6978,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Stay informed with the weather forecast for South Africa today: expect a mix of sunny and cloudy skies and comfortable temperatures.","footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[293,3160,341,4485,1798,1546,2753,2682,1153,339,294,2405,1269,7591],"class_list":{"0":"post-22975","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-weather","8":"tag-daily-weather","9":"tag-fire-danger","10":"tag-south-africa","11":"tag-south-africa-weather-service","12":"tag-south-african-weather","13":"tag-south-african-weather-service-saws","14":"tag-temperatures-today","15":"tag-weather","16":"tag-weather-alert","17":"tag-weather-conditions","18":"tag-weather-forecast","19":"tag-weather-sa","20":"tag-winter","21":"tag-winter-weather-2025"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22975"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22975\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22981,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22975\/revisions\/22981"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}