{"id":44397,"date":"2026-11-15T05:10:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T03:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-15\/"},"modified":"2026-11-15T05:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-15T03:10:03","slug":"south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-weather-today-2026-11-15\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Weather Today: Sunday, 15 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>South Africa Weather Today: Sunday, 15 November 2026<\/h2>\n<p>It is Sunday, 15 November 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to thunderstorms, with the mercury climbing from 15\u00b0C to a high of 27\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 27\u00b0C, with the warmest conditions in Kimberley at 33\u00b0C and the coldest morning in Johannesburg at 15\u00b0C.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2241283608\" 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 92 percent. Northern Cape sees the strongest winds at 35 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 33\u00b0C with light drizzle<\/li>\n<li>Coolest morning: Johannesburg starting at 15\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Best chance of rain: KwaZulu-Natal at 98 percent<\/li>\n<li>Windiest region: Northern Cape with northerly winds reaching 35 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;\">26\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;\">Mpumalanga<\/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;\">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;\">27\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;\">30\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;\">Free State<\/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;\">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;\">24\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;\">Northern Cape<\/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;\">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;\">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;\">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 15\u00b0C in the morning to 27\u00b0C in the afternoon, with northerly winds of up to 19 km\/h. With the rain chance at 92 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 31 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>The day brings thunderstorms to Durban, where temperatures move between 19\u00b0C and 24\u00b0C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 23 km\/h. With the rain chance at 98 percent, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands should expect wet spells and plan accordingly.<\/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 easterly winds of up to 23 km\/h. There is a 39 percent chance of rain, so a brief shower cannot be ruled out in East London or Mthatha.<\/p>\n<h3>Free State<\/h3>\n<p>Bloemfontein can expect thunderstorms with temperatures between 16\u00b0C and 31\u00b0C. Northerly winds will reach around 24 km\/h. Rain is likely, with the chance of showers at 90 percent, so Welkom and Bethlehem should plan indoor alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Limpopo<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings drizzle to Polokwane, where temperatures move between 17\u00b0C and 26\u00b0C and the wind comes in north-easterly at around 19 km\/h. There is a 57 percent chance of rain, so a brief shower cannot be ruled out in Tzaneen or Musina.<\/p>\n<h3>Mpumalanga<\/h3>\n<p>Mbombela can expect thunderstorms with temperatures between 20\u00b0C and 25\u00b0C. North-easterly winds will reach around 12 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 scattered showers to Mahikeng, where temperatures move between 19\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C and the wind comes in northerly at around 29 km\/h. With the rain chance at 97 percent, Rustenburg and Potchefstroom should expect wet spells and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Northern Cape<\/h3>\n<p>The day brings light drizzle to Kimberley, where temperatures move between 18\u00b0C and 33\u00b0C and the wind comes in northerly at around 35 km\/h. With the rain chance at 81 percent, Upington and the Kalahari should expect wet spells and plan accordingly. Afternoon heat will be noticeable, so keep water on hand for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gaute-444140143\" 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>Monday will bring thunderstorms to Johannesburg with a high of 26\u00b0C, followed by thunderstorms and 26\u00b0C on Tuesday. Rain is expected over the next few days in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, 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>Allow extra travel time in KwaZulu-Natal where wet roads are likely<\/li>\n<li>Secure outdoor furniture and umbrellas in Northern Cape with winds reaching 35 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: Sunday, 15 November 2026 It is Sunday, 15 November 2026, and Johannesburg wakes up to thunderstorms, with the mercury climbing from 15\u00b0C to a high of 27\u00b0C. 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