{"id":44268,"date":"2026-11-12T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T03:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-12\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T05:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T03:10:03","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-12\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today: Thursday, 12 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Africa Weather Today: Thursday, 12 November 2026<\/h2>\n<p>It is Thursday, 12 November 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to light drizzle, with the mercury climbing from 18\u00b0C to a high of 31\u00b0C. Most of the country stays dry, though Gauteng and Eastern Cape could see some rain. Across the country the average daytime high is 30\u00b0C; Mahikeng leads at 37\u00b0C and Bloemfontein shivers through a 15\u00b0C morning.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-150646614\" 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>Mornings are mild in Gauteng, with comfortable conditions from the first commute onwards. residents of Gauteng should plan around a 45 percent chance of rain. 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: Mahikeng reaching 37\u00b0C with clear skies<\/li>\n<li>Coolest morning: Bloemfontein starting at 15\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Best chance of rain: Gauteng at 45 percent<\/li>\n<li>Windiest region: Limpopo with north-easterly winds reaching 23 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;\">33\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;\">Mpumalanga<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;\">30\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">overcast 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;\">31\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">light drizzle<\/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;\">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;\">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;\">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;\">25\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">overcast 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;\">36\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;\">22\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">light drizzle<\/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;\">overcast conditions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Gauteng<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings light drizzle to Johannesburg, where temperatures move between 18\u00b0C and 31\u00b0C and the wind comes in northerly at around 11 km\/h. A passing shower is possible, with the rain chance sitting at 45 percent around Pretoria and the East Rand. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Western Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Town sees overcast conditions today, climbing from 16\u00b0C in the morning to 23\u00b0C in the afternoon, with southerly winds of up to 22 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 overcast conditions today, climbing from 20\u00b0C in the morning to 25\u00b0C in the afternoon, with southerly winds of up to 16 km\/h. The day stays dry, and Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands can expect much the same picture. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Gqeberha sees light drizzle today, climbing from 18\u00b0C in the morning to 22\u00b0C in the afternoon, with southerly winds of up to 19 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 clear skies today, climbing from 15\u00b0C in the morning to 34\u00b0C in the afternoon, with westerly winds of up to 17 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>The day brings partly cloudy skies to Polokwane, where temperatures move between 17\u00b0C and 33\u00b0C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 23 km\/h. The day stays dry, and Tzaneen and Musina can expect much the same picture. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>Mbombela can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 17\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C. North-easterly winds will reach around 14 km\/h. Rain stays out of the forecast, with conditions holding steady from the Lowveld through to eMalahleni. The afternoon should be comfortable for outdoor plans.<\/p>\n<h3>North West<\/h3>\n<p>Mahikeng sees clear skies today, climbing from 18\u00b0C in the morning to 37\u00b0C in the afternoon, with easterly winds of up to 17 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 can expect clear skies with temperatures between 19\u00b0C and 36\u00b0C. South-westerly winds will reach around 22 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-53735063\" 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>Friday will bring overcast conditions to Johannesburg with a high of 32\u00b0C, followed by showers and 28\u00b0C on Saturday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. Tomorrow morning brings the next full update for all nine provinces.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Tips for Today<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow extra travel time in Gauteng where wet roads are likely<\/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: Thursday, 12 November 2026 It is Thursday, 12 November 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to light drizzle, with the mercury climbing from 18\u00b0C to a high of 31\u00b0C. 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