{"id":37508,"date":"2026-06-07T05:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-06-07\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T05:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T03:01:03","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-06-07","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-06-07\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today \u2013 Sunday, 7 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg will see temperatures between 5\u00b0C and 17\u00b0C today under clear skies, as most of South Africa experiences dry winter conditions with wide regional variation. The northern interior provinces are recording the warmest daytime highs, while the central plateau faces a sharp morning chill ahead of mild afternoons.<\/p>\n<h2>What this means for your day<\/h2>\n<p>Morning commuters across Gauteng and the Free State should prepare for near-freezing starts, with Johannesburg bottoming out at 5\u00b0C and Bloemfontein at 4\u00b0C. Layer clothing for the cold start, then shed layers as temperatures rise through midday. Coastal areas in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape remain milder but cloudier, requiring a jumper rather than a heavy jacket. Northern regions including Mpumalanga and Limpopo will enjoy the warmest conditions, reaching the low twenties by afternoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-1891339271\" 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>South Africa Weather Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mpumalanga records the highest temperature at 23\u00b0C in Mbombela<\/li>\n<li>Free State sees the coldest morning at 4\u00b0C in Bloemfontein<\/li>\n<li>Clear skies dominate the interior, with cloud cover increasing along the coast<\/li>\n<li>National average temperature sits at 14\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<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;\">14\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;\">15\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;\">12\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;\">15\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;\">Free State<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">10\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;\">KwaZulu-Natal<\/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 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;\">13\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;\">Eastern Cape<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">15\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;\">Western Cape<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">15\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">overcast clouds<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Gauteng<\/h3>\n<p>Johannesburg faces a cold start at 5\u00b0C before climbing to 17\u00b0C under clear skies. Light west-south-westerly winds at 4 km\/h will do little to disturb the settled conditions. Pretoria will follow a similar pattern with full sunshine throughout the day. Humidity remains low at 37%, increasing fire risk in dry vegetation.<\/p>\n<h3>Western Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Town remains overcast with temperatures ranging from 12\u00b0C to 17\u00b0C. North-north-easterly winds at 7 km\/h will persist through the day, with cloud cover keeping conditions subdued. The coastal strip will see little temperature variation between morning and afternoon, typical of winter cloud blankets over the peninsula.<\/p>\n<h3>KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n<p>Durban records 16\u00b0C to 21\u00b0C with scattered clouds and elevated humidity at 64%. North-easterly winds at 6 km\/h bring moisture off the Indian Ocean, maintaining mild overnight temperatures compared to the interior. The Midlands will be several degrees cooler, particularly in sheltered valleys experiencing frost this morning.<\/p>\n<h3>Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Gqeberha sits under overcast skies with temperatures between 11\u00b0C and 19\u00b0C. North-north-westerly winds at 9 km\/h are the strongest in the province today, driven by a weak coastal low-pressure system. Inland areas including Mthatha will see partial clearing by late morning, though cloud will redevelop in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<h3>Limpopo<\/h3>\n<p>Polokwane enjoys clear conditions with a range of 8\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C. Westerly winds at 3 km\/h make this one of the calmest provinces today. The Lowveld will be warmer, with areas near the Kruger National Park reaching 22\u00b0C. Morning frost is possible in sheltered valleys across the Waterberg.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>Mbombela reaches the national high of 23\u00b0C, dropping to just 8\u00b0C overnight under clear skies. Light easterly winds at 2 km\/h mean the Lowveld will experience still, sunny conditions ideal for outdoor activities. The Highveld escarpment will be significantly cooler, with Dullstroom and surrounding areas struggling to reach double digits.<\/p>\n<h3>North West<\/h3>\n<p>Mahikeng sees a few clouds with temperatures between 8\u00b0C and 21\u00b0C. East-north-easterly winds at 5 km\/h will bring a slight breeze through the afternoon. Humidity drops to 24%, the lowest in the country, creating very dry air that may irritate respiratory systems. Rustenburg and surrounding areas will mirror these conditions with minimal cloud development.<\/p>\n<h3>Free State<\/h3>\n<p>Bloemfontein records the coldest morning at 4\u00b0C before recovering to 15\u00b0C under clear skies. North-north-easterly winds at 5 km\/h will strengthen slightly through the afternoon. The eastern Free State near the Lesotho border will remain cooler throughout the day, with Bethlehem and Harrismith barely reaching 12\u00b0C by mid-afternoon.<\/p>\n<h3>Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Kimberley ranges from 7\u00b0C to 18\u00b0C with clear skies and the strongest winds in the country at 13 km\/h from the north-north-east. The arid conditions and brisk winds will create moderate dust potential in exposed areas. Upington in the far north will be warmer, approaching 20\u00b0C, while the southern Karoo remains cooler with Calvinia reaching only 14\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-1361046935\" 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>Weekend Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Johannesburg will warm slightly on Monday to between 9\u00b0C and 19\u00b0C as broken clouds move in, continuing through Tuesday with similar temperatures. Clear skies return mid-week with Wednesday reaching 16\u00b0C and Thursday holding steady at 16\u00b0C. The pattern suggests stable winter conditions with no significant cold fronts or rain systems approaching the interior. Coastal areas will maintain cloud cover through the start of the week before partial clearing from Wednesday.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Tips for Today<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dress in layers to manage the 12\u00b0C to 17\u00b0C temperature swing in inland areas<\/li>\n<li>Apply sunscreen despite winter conditions, as clear skies increase UV exposure at altitude<\/li>\n<li>Keep skin moisturised in the North West and Northern Cape where humidity drops below 30%<\/li>\n<li>Secure outdoor items in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape where winds exceed 9 km\/h<\/li>\n<li>Check on vulnerable individuals during the morning cold, particularly in Gauteng and the Free State<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gaute-2945937480\" 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>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>Johannesburg will see temperatures between 5\u00b0C and 17\u00b0C today under clear skies, as most of South Africa experiences dry winter conditions with wide regional variation. The northern interior provinces are recording the warmest daytime highs, while the central plateau faces a sharp morning chill ahead of mild afternoons. 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