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 3°C to 28°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Fog 18° 10° 26° 0%
Gauteng Thunderstorm With Slight 17° 10° 25° 42%
Kwazulu-Natal Slight Thunderstorm 12° 9° 14° 94%
Eastern Cape Drizzle 5° 3° 9° 45%
North-West Clear Sky 20° 12° 28° 0%
Free State Drizzle 19° 11° 28° 2%
Northern Cape Clear Sky 21° 12° 28° 0%
Limpopo Drizzle Dense Intensity 22° 15° 28° 15%
Mpumalanga Slight Rain Showers 15° 10° 19° 76%

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 North-West, the temperature is around 28°C (82.4°F), with Clear Sky.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 3°C (37.4°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?

North-West is the hottest place in South Africa right now with the daily high temperature reaching 28°C or 82.4°F, followed by Free State (28°C/82.4°F), Northern Cape (28°C/82.4°F) and Limpopo (28°C/82.4°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 3 °C or 37.4 °F.