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 12°C to 36°C.

Weather forecast for major cities in South Africa

Location Forecast Feel like Min Max Chance of rain
Western Cape Partly Cloudy 26° 18° 36° 0%
Gauteng Overcast 20° 15° 26° 4%
Kwazulu-Natal Overcast 23° 18° 31° 0%
Eastern Cape Drizzle 17° 12° 23° 17%
North-West Drizzle 21° 16° 28° 9%
Free State Slight Thunderstorm 20° 15° 27° 22%
Northern Cape Drizzle 24° 20° 32° 13%
Limpopo Partly Cloudy 23° 17° 29° 0%
Mpumalanga Overcast 19° 13° 26° 0%

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 36°C (96.8°F), with Partly Cloudy.
- In Eastern Cape, the current temperature is about 12°C (53.6°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 36°C or 96.8°F, followed by Northern Cape (32°C/89.6°F), Kwazulu-Natal (31°C/87.8°F) and Limpopo (29°C/84.2°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 12 °C or 53.6 °F.