{"id":44203,"date":"2026-11-11T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T03:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-11\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T05:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T03:10:03","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-11\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today: Wednesday, 11 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Africa Weather Today: Wednesday, 11 November 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Johannesburg is expecting clear skies on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. Most of the country stays dry, though Western Cape could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 30\u00b0C; Kimberley leads at 37\u00b0C and Cape Town shivers through a 15\u00b0C morning.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-4215766597\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><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>\n<h2>What This Means for Your Day<\/h2>\n<p>No cold start today in Gauteng; conditions are comfortable from the first commute. residents of Limpopo should plan around a 2 percent chance of rain. Eastern Cape sees the strongest winds at 33 km\/h, so drivers of high-sided vehicles should take care and loose outdoor items should be tied down. UV levels are high, so sun protection is essential for anyone outdoors between 10:00 and 15:00.<\/p>\n<h2>South Africa Weather Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Warmest conditions: Kimberley reaching 37\u00b0C with clear skies<\/li>\n<li>Coolest morning: Cape Town starting at 15\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Rain chances stay low across all nine provinces<\/li>\n<li>Windiest region: Eastern Cape with westerly winds reaching 33 km\/h<\/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;\">31\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">mainly clear skies<\/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;\">31\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">foggy conditions<\/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;\">29\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear skies<\/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;\">34\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear skies<\/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;\">34\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">mainly clear skies<\/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;\">27\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">foggy conditions<\/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;\">37\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">clear skies<\/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;\">25\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">partly cloudy skies<\/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;\">23\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">light drizzle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Gauteng<\/h3>\n<p>Johannesburg can expect clear skies with temperatures between 16\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. Southerly winds will reach around 13 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Western Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Town sees light drizzle today, climbing from 15\u00b0C in the morning to 23\u00b0C in the afternoon, with south-westerly winds of up to 15 km\/h. No significant rain is expected, with the Winelands and the Garden Route seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>KwaZulu-Natal<\/h3>\n<p>Durban sees foggy conditions today, climbing from 19\u00b0C in the morning to 27\u00b0C in the afternoon, with north-easterly winds of up to 14 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings partly cloudy skies to Gqeberha, where temperatures move between 17\u00b0C and 25\u00b0C and the wind comes in westerly at around 33 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Free State<\/h3>\n<p>Bloemfontein sees mainly clear skies today, climbing from 16\u00b0C in the morning to 34\u00b0C in the afternoon, with north-westerly winds of up to 14 km\/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Welkom through to Bethlehem. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Limpopo<\/h3>\n<p>Polokwane sees mainly clear skies today, climbing from 15\u00b0C in the morning to 31\u00b0C in the afternoon, with southerly winds of up to 20 km\/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from Tzaneen through to Musina. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings foggy conditions to Mbombela, where temperatures move between 15\u00b0C and 31\u00b0C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 14 km\/h. No significant rain is expected, with the Lowveld and eMalahleni seeing similar conditions through the day. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>North West<\/h3>\n<p>Mahikeng can expect clear skies with temperatures between 17\u00b0C and 34\u00b0C. North-westerly winds will reach around 15 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Kimberley sees clear skies today, climbing from 19\u00b0C in the morning to 37\u00b0C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 19 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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-3207391786\" 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>The Days Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Thursday will bring light drizzle to Johannesburg with a high of 31\u00b0C, followed by showers and 31\u00b0C on Friday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. Check back tomorrow morning for the updated province-by-province forecast.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Tips for Today<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Eastern Cape with winds reaching 33 km\/h<\/li>\n<li>Apply sunscreen before midday even where cloud cover builds; UV passes through broken cloud<\/li>\n<li>Drink more water than usual in the dry interior, where low humidity speeds up dehydration<\/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> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-weather-forecast-alerts-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gauteng weather hub<\/a> for forecasts and alerts.<\/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: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 Johannesburg is expecting clear skies on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. Most of the country stays dry, though Western Cape could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 30\u00b0C; Kimberley leads at 37\u00b0C and Cape Town shivers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":44204,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"south africa weather today","rank_math_title":"South Africa Weather Today, 11 November 2026: 37\u00b0C Heat in Kimberley","rank_math_description":"South Africa weather today for 11 November 2026: Johannesburg 16\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C with clear skies. 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