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 5°C to 20°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Overcast 15° 12° 20° 0%
Gauteng Slight Rain Showers 53%
Kwazulu-Natal Drizzle 13° 19° 1%
Eastern Cape Overcast 10° 3%
North-West Drizzle Dense Intensity 11° 14° 40%
Free State Moderate Drizzle 10° 13° 45%
Northern Cape Slight Thunderstorm 12° 16° 32%
Limpopo Moderate Drizzle 12° 10° 15° 18%
Mpumalanga Drizzle 10° 13° 20%

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 Western Cape, the temperature is around 20°C (68.0°F), with Overcast.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 5°C (41.0°F) Overcast.

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?

Western Cape is the hottest place in South Africa right now with the daily high temperature reaching 20°C or 68.0°F, followed by Kwazulu-Natal (19°C/66.2°F), Northern Cape (16°C/60.8°F) and Limpopo (15°C/59.0°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 5 °C or 41.0 °F.