Choosing what to wear today may be a little tricky, as weather conditions vary across South Africa’s nine provinces. From cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms to extremely hot temperatures in certain regions, today’s forecast brings a mix of weather patterns. Along with temperature updates, UVB sunburn levels and important advisories help residents prepare for the day ahead. Below is a province-by-province look at today’s expected conditions across South Africa.
Gauteng Weather Forecast
Cloudy and cool conditions are expected across Gauteng, with scattered showers and thundershowers developing in many areas. The northern parts of the province will remain slightly warmer compared to the rest.
Gauteng Facts
Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, covering about 18 178 square kilometres. Despite its small size, it has the largest population in the country with around 16 million residents according to the 2020 census. Johannesburg serves as the administrative capital of the province.
Mpumalanga Weather Forecast
Morning fog patches are expected along the escarpment and parts of the eastern Highveld. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures ranging from cool to warm. Scattered showers and thundershowers may occur, although rainfall will be more isolated in the Lowveld.
Mpumalanga Facts
Mpumalanga is the second smallest province in South Africa with an area of roughly 76 495 square kilometres. It is the sixth most populated province, home to approximately 4.7 million people. The provincial capital and largest city is Mbombela, previously known as Nelspruit.
Limpopo Weather Forecast
Morning fog patches are likely along the escarpment. The rest of the province will experience cloudy skies with cool to warm temperatures. Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected in several areas throughout the day.
Limpopo Facts
Limpopo is the fifth largest province in South Africa, covering about 125 754 square kilometres. It is also the fifth most populated province with an estimated population of 5.9 million people. The capital city of Limpopo is Polokwane.
North West Weather Forecast
Some areas may experience morning fog before skies remain mostly cloudy and warm. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected, particularly in the eastern parts where rainfall may be more scattered.
North West Facts
The North West province is the sixth largest in South Africa with a total area of approximately 104 882 square kilometres. It ranks seventh in population size with about 4.2 million residents. The capital city of the province is Mahikeng.
Free State Weather Forecast
Northern parts of the Free State will see cloudy conditions, while the rest of the province will remain partly cloudy and warm. Isolated showers and thundershowers are expected, especially in the eastern areas where morning fog patches may occur.
Free State Facts
The Free State is the third largest province in South Africa, covering around 129 825 square kilometres. However, it has the second smallest population in the country with about 2.9 million people. Bloemfontein serves as the capital and is also South Africa’s judicial capital.
Northern Cape Weather Forecast
Morning and evening fog patches are expected along the coastline. Inland areas will experience partly cloudy conditions with warm to hot temperatures. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur, although the north-western areas and coastal regions are likely to remain dry. Western parts of the province could see extremely hot temperatures.
Wind conditions along the coast will be moderate to fresh north-westerly.
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Northern Cape Facts
The Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa, covering approximately 372 889 square kilometres. Despite its size, it has the smallest population in the country with about 1.3 million residents. Kimberley is the provincial capital.
Western Cape Weather Forecast
Morning fog patches are expected in the southern areas. The rest of the province will see partly cloudy conditions with very hot to extremely hot temperatures. Some isolated showers and thundershowers may develop in the eastern parts during the afternoon.
Wind conditions will vary along the coast, ranging from moderate north-westerly winds along the west coast to strong south-easterly winds along the south-western coastline.
Western Cape Facts
The Western Cape is the fourth largest province in South Africa, with an area of about 129 449 square kilometres. It is the third most populated province with around 7.2 million residents. Cape Town serves as the capital city.
Eastern Cape Weather Forecast
Western Areas: Expect cloudy skies with morning fog in the south. Conditions will become partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated coastal showers. Later in the day, the interior may experience scattered thundershowers.
Eastern Areas: Similar conditions are expected with cloudy skies, morning fog patches and warm temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers may develop during the afternoon.
Eastern Cape Facts
The Eastern Cape is the second largest province in South Africa, covering roughly 168 966 square kilometres. It is the fourth most populated province with about 6.7 million residents. The capital city is Bhisho.
KwaZulu-Natal Weather Forecast
Morning fog patches are possible across interior regions. The province will otherwise experience partly cloudy skies with warm to hot temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers may occur in several areas, although the stretch between Port Edward and Cape St. Lucia may remain mostly dry.
Coastal winds will range from light easterly in the far north to light or moderate north-easterly winds elsewhere, becoming stronger in the afternoon.
KwaZulu-Natal Facts
KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest province in South Africa, covering approximately 94 361 square kilometres. It is the second most populated province with about 11.5 million people. Pietermaritzburg is the provincial capital.
Weather Alerts and Advisories
Advisories
1. Very hot to extremely hot conditions are expected in parts of the Western Cape and the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape.
2. Heat wave conditions with persistently high temperatures are expected across western parts of the Northern Cape, the western areas of the Western Cape, and extending into interior regions of the Eastern Cape.
