South Africa weather map

The weather in most locations in South Africa today is expected to be warmer than yesterday, with average temperatures ranging from 7°C to 35°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Mainly Clear 21° 13° 30° 0%
Gauteng Moderate Drizzle 22° 16° 29° 34%
Kwazulu-Natal Slight Thunderstorm 16° 15° 18° 85%
Eastern Cape Fog 11° 7° 19° 22%
North-West Moderate Drizzle 26° 20° 33° 17%
Free State Moderate Rain Showers 21° 17° 27° 24%
Northern Cape Drizzle 28° 21° 35° 4%
Limpopo Moderate Drizzle 26° 20° 32° 10%
Mpumalanga Slight Thunderstorm 19° 15° 25° 36%

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather right now in South Africa?

As of now, the weather in major cities in South Africa varies:
- In Northern Cape, the temperature is around 35°C (95.0°F), with Drizzle.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 7°C (44.6°F) Fog.

What type of climate zone is South Africa?

Most cities in South Africa are classified within the Mid-latitude desert climate zone (Köppen: BWk).

Where is the hottest place in South Africa today?

Northern Cape is the hottest place in South Africa right now with the daily high temperature reaching 35°C or 95.0°F, followed by North-West (33°C/91.4°F), Limpopo (32°C/89.6°F) and Western Cape (30°C/86.0°F).

What is the coldest place in South Africa right now?

Eastern Cape is the coldest place in South Africa right now, with average temperatures hovering around 7 °C or 44.6 °F.