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 21°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Overcast 15° 12° 21° 0%
Gauteng Moderate Rain Showers 12° 10° 16° 75%
Kwazulu-Natal Drizzle Dense Intensity 11° 10° 13° 63%
Eastern Cape Drizzle 30%
North-West Slight Thunderstorm 14° 11° 21° 85%
Free State Slight Thunderstorm 13° 11° 18° 94%
Northern Cape Moderate Drizzle 15° 10° 21° 12%
Limpopo Drizzle 15° 12° 19° 34%
Mpumalanga Slight Rain Showers 11° 10° 14° 63%

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 21°C (69.8°F), with Overcast.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 5°C (41.0°F) Drizzle.

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 21°C or 69.8°F, followed by North-West (21°C/69.8°F), Northern Cape (21°C/69.8°F) and Limpopo (19°C/66.2°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.