{"id":35517,"date":"2026-04-05T05:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-04-05\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T05:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:00:55","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-04-05","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-04-05\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today \u2013 Sunday, 5 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Africa Weather Today \u2013 Sunday, 5 April 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Johannesburg will experience clear skies and warm conditions today, with temperatures ranging from 17\u00b0C to 27\u00b0C. Across South Africa, autumn weather is settling in with clear to partly cloudy conditions dominating most regions, while the interior plateau sees some of the warmest temperatures of the day. The national average temperature sits at 22\u00b0C, with North West reaching the highest maximum of 29\u00b0C and coastal areas remaining cooler under cloud cover.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-2746486107\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" 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>What This Means for Your Day<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the country can expect comfortable outdoor conditions, though sun protection remains important in clear-sky provinces. Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West residents should prepare for warm afternoon heat, while those along the Eastern Cape and Western Cape coasts will need light jackets during morning and evening hours. Cloud cover over KwaZulu-Natal will keep coastal humidity high throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h2>South Africa Weather Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>North West records today&#8217;s highest temperature at 29\u00b0C in Mahikeng<\/li>\n<li>Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape all reach 28\u00b0C under clear skies<\/li>\n<li>Coastal regions remain coolest, with Eastern Cape at 18\u00b0C minimum and Western Cape reaching only 20\u00b0C maximum<\/li>\n<li>Strong north-westerly winds up to 24 km\/h affecting the Northern Cape<\/li>\n<li>National average temperature holds steady at 22\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gaute-626030720\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" 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>What to Expect Across the Provinces<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Limpopo<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">22\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear sky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Mpumalanga<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">23\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear sky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Gauteng<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">23\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear sky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">North West<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">23\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear sky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Free State<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">20\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">scattered clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">24\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">overcast clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Northern Cape<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">24\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">scattered clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Eastern Cape<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">19\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">few clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #dce3ef;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 16px;background:#f6f8fb;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;\">Western Cape<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">18\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">scattered clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Gauteng<\/h3>\n<p>Johannesburg will see clear skies with temperatures between 17\u00b0C and 27\u00b0C. Light southerly winds at 1 km\/h and humidity at 46% will create comfortable conditions for Sunday activities. The clear weather provides excellent visibility across the province.<\/p>\n<h3>Limpopo<\/h3>\n<p>Polokwane experiences clear conditions with a low of 17\u00b0C rising to 28\u00b0C. South-south-easterly winds at 4 km\/h and 58% humidity characterize the day. The province shares the spotlight for some of the warmest weather in the country.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>Mbombela will reach between 19\u00b0C and 28\u00b0C under clear skies. East-north-easterly winds picking up to 8 km\/h combined with 64% humidity will make the warm afternoon feel slightly more humid than neighbouring provinces.<\/p>\n<h3>North West<\/h3>\n<p>Mahikeng records today&#8217;s national high with temperatures from 16\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C. Clear skies dominate, but north-westerly winds at 5 km\/h and 52% humidity keep conditions dry. The overnight low will be the coolest in the northern interior.<\/p>\n<h3>Free State<\/h3>\n<p>Bloemfontein sits under scattered clouds with temperatures between 16\u00b0C and 26\u00b0C. Strong north-north-westerly winds reaching 14 km\/h will make it feel breezy, particularly during the afternoon. Humidity remains moderate at 51%.<\/p>\n<h3>KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n<p>Durban will experience overcast conditions with a narrow temperature range of 23\u00b0C to 26\u00b0C. South-south-westerly winds at 13 km\/h and high humidity of 77% will create muggy coastal conditions throughout the day. Cloud cover will persist.<\/p>\n<h3>Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Kimberley sees scattered clouds with temperatures from 21\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C. The province experiences the strongest winds today, with north-north-westerly gusts up to 24 km\/h. Low humidity at 38% will keep the air dry despite the cloud cover.<\/p>\n<h3>Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Gqeberha will remain cool with few clouds and temperatures between 18\u00b0C and 20\u00b0C. South-westerly winds at 14 km\/h and 72% humidity will keep coastal areas feeling fresh. The province records some of the coolest conditions nationally.<\/p>\n<h3>Western Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Town sits under scattered clouds with temperatures ranging from 17\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C. Southerly winds at 15 km\/h and 67% humidity will maintain typical autumn coastal weather. The Mother City remains one of the coolest spots in the country today.<\/p>\n<h2>Weekend Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday&#8217;s clear conditions across the interior will give way to increasing cloud cover on Monday, with Johannesburg expecting scattered clouds and a slight drop to 26\u00b0C. Tuesday brings light rain to Gauteng with temperatures cooling to between 14\u00b0C and 21\u00b0C, marking a noticeable mid-week shift. Wednesday will remain cool under scattered clouds before conditions improve again by Thursday with clear skies returning and temperatures recovering to 24\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-1752968833\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" 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>Weather Tips for Today<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply sunscreen in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West where clear skies will allow strong UV exposure<\/li>\n<li>Secure outdoor items in the Northern Cape and Free State due to moderate to strong winds<\/li>\n<li>Carry a light jacket in coastal provinces where temperatures remain below 21\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Stay hydrated in North West and Limpopo where temperatures will reach 28\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Expect muggy conditions in Durban with high humidity persisting under cloud cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Useful Weather and Travel Links<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for more to do after checking the forecast? Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/category\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest events in Gauteng<\/a> and plan your day around the weather.<\/p>\n<p>You can also browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/category\/daily-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weather category<\/a> for more South Africa weather updates and recent forecast articles.<\/p>\n<p>For official forecasting and weather advisories, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weathersa.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">South African Weather Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa Weather Today \u2013 Sunday, 5 April 2026 Johannesburg will experience clear skies and warm conditions today, with temperatures ranging from 17\u00b0C to 27\u00b0C. 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