{"id":44380,"date":"2026-11-14T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T03:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-14\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T05:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T03:10:03","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-14\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today: Saturday, 14 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Africa Weather Today: Saturday, 14 November 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Johannesburg is expecting thunderstorms on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. Rain is the story of the day, with 8 of the nine provinces expecting showers or drizzle. The national average daytime high stands at 28\u00b0C, with the warmest conditions in Kimberley at 34\u00b0C and the coldest morning in Johannesburg at 16\u00b0C.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3430493984\" 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. Keep an umbrella close in Johannesburg, where the chance of rain sits at 100 percent. 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 34\u00b0C with light drizzle<\/li>\n<li>Coolest morning: Johannesburg starting at 16\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Best chance of rain: Gauteng at 100 percent<\/li>\n<li>Windiest region: Western Cape with south-easterly winds reaching 29 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;\">29\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;\">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;\">thunderstorms<\/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;\">thunderstorms<\/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;\">33\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">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;\">Free State<\/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;\">thunderstorms<\/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;\">22\u00b0C<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;text-transform:capitalize;color:#334155;\">scattered showers<\/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;\">34\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;\">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;\">scattered showers<\/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;\">24\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>Johannesburg sees thunderstorms today, climbing from 16\u00b0C in the morning to 29\u00b0C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 20 km\/h. With the rain chance at 100 percent, Pretoria and the East Rand should expect wet spells and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Western Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Cape Town can expect overcast conditions with temperatures between 16\u00b0C and 24\u00b0C. South-easterly winds will reach around 29 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 can expect scattered showers with temperatures between 19\u00b0C and 22\u00b0C. Southerly winds will reach around 19 km\/h. With the rain chance at 100 percent, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands should expect wet spells and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Eastern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>Gqeberha can expect scattered showers with temperatures between 16\u00b0C and 19\u00b0C. South-easterly winds will reach around 22 km\/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 96 percent, so East London and Mthatha should plan indoor alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Free State<\/h3>\n<p>Bloemfontein can expect thunderstorms with temperatures between 17\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. Easterly winds will reach around 21 km\/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 73 percent, so Welkom and Bethlehem should plan indoor alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Limpopo<\/h3>\n<p>Polokwane can expect light drizzle with temperatures between 19\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. North-easterly winds will reach around 20 km\/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 61 percent, so Tzaneen and Musina should plan indoor alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>Mbombela can expect thunderstorms with temperatures between 20\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C. Easterly winds will reach around 14 km\/h. With the rain chance at 90 percent, the Lowveld and eMalahleni should expect wet spells and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>North West<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings drizzle to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 20\u00b0C and 33\u00b0C and the wind comes in north-westerly at around 25 km\/h. With the rain chance at 72 percent, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings light drizzle to Kimberley, where temperatures move between 21\u00b0C and 34\u00b0C and the wind comes in south-easterly at around 24 km\/h. Some drizzle is possible, although the chance of rain stays low at 29 percent around Upington and the Kalahari. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-2155008227\" 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>Sunday will bring thunderstorms to Johannesburg with a high of 25\u00b0C, followed by foggy conditions and 26\u00b0C on Monday. Rain is expected over the next few days in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West and Northern Cape, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans there. The full province-by-province forecast is updated here every morning.<\/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>Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Western Cape with winds reaching 29 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: Saturday, 14 November 2026 Johannesburg is expecting thunderstorms on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with temperatures ranging between 16\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C. 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