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 8°C to 35°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Partly Cloudy 22° 17° 31° 0%
Gauteng Slight Thunderstorm 19° 15° 25° 47%
Kwazulu-Natal Slight Thunderstorm 18° 15° 23° 77%
Eastern Cape Slight Thunderstorm 12° 8° 19° 45%
North-West Slight Thunderstorm 22° 17° 30° 29%
Free State Moderate Drizzle 21° 16° 29° 31%
Northern Cape Mainly Clear 28° 20° 35° 0%
Limpopo Drizzle 24° 19° 30° 17%
Mpumalanga Slight Thunderstorm 17° 15° 22° 75%

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 Mainly Clear.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 8°C (46.4°F) Slight Thunderstorm.

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 Western Cape (31°C/87.8°F), North-West (30°C/86.0°F) and Limpopo (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 8 °C or 46.4 °F.