Weather in Eastern Cape - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Eastern Cape, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Eastern Cape

today☀️ 13°💧 3.1 mm

Thu🌤️ 9°night 2°

Fri☁️ 7°night 2°

Sat☁️ 5°💧 0.4 mm

Sun☁️ 6°💧 0.1 mm

Mon☁️ 10°💧 5.5 mm

Tue☀️ 8°💧 1.7 mm

Wed☁️ 9°💧 0.5 mm

14-day forecast - Eastern Cape

Day-by-day forecast for Eastern Cape

Wednesday8 July 2026

☀️13°clear sky

sunrise 07:16 · sunset 17:23 · night 3° · evening 7° · rain 3.14 mm · humidity 32% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 1%

Thursday9 July 2026

🌤️9°a few clouds

sunrise 07:15 · sunset 17:24 · night 2° · evening 5° · humidity 55% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 15%

Friday10 July 2026

☁️7°broken clouds

sunrise 07:15 · sunset 17:24 · night 2° · evening 4° · humidity 63% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 82%

Saturday11 July 2026

☁️5°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:15 · sunset 17:25 · night 3° · evening 6° · rain 0.38 mm · humidity 74% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday12 July 2026

☁️6°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:15 · sunset 17:25 · night 5° · evening 7° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 63% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday13 July 2026

☁️10°broken clouds

sunrise 07:14 · sunset 17:26 · night 2° · evening 8° · rain 5.48 mm · humidity 31% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 59%

Tuesday14 July 2026

☀️8°clear sky

sunrise 07:14 · sunset 17:26 · night 3° · evening 7° · rain 1.67 mm · humidity 51% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 45%

Wednesday15 July 2026

☁️9°broken clouds

sunrise 07:14 · sunset 17:27 · night 6° · evening 9° · rain 0.48 mm · humidity 31% · wind 13 m/s · clouds 56%

Thursday16 July 2026

☁️5°broken clouds

sunrise 07:13 · sunset 17:27 · night 0° · evening 4° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 49% · wind 13 m/s · clouds 65%

Friday17 July 2026

☁️3°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:13 · sunset 17:28 · night -1° · evening 4° · rain 28.16 mm · humidity 59% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 98%

Saturday18 July 2026

☁️8°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:13 · sunset 17:29 · night 7° · evening 11° · rain 0.71 mm · humidity 43% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 99%

Sunday19 July 2026

☁️14°overcast clouds

sunrise 07:12 · sunset 17:29 · night 12° · evening 13° · humidity 46% · wind 16 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday20 July 2026

🌧️9°moderate rain

sunrise 07:12 · sunset 17:30 · night 3° · evening 7° · rain 7.23 mm · humidity 68% · wind 12 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday21 July 2026

☁️4°broken clouds

sunrise 07:11 · sunset 17:30 · night 2° · evening 3° · humidity 72% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 60%

Wednesday22 July 2026

🌤️7°scattered clouds

sunrise 07:11 · sunset 17:31 · night 4° · evening 7° · humidity 50% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 25%

Thursday23 July 2026

☀️11°clear sky

sunrise 07:10 · sunset 17:32 · night 4° · evening 9° · humidity 35% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%

☀️ UV index in Eastern Cape - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Eastern Cape is 4 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 45 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Air quality and smog in Eastern Cape

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Pretoria	188.6	189.1	very poor
Krugersdorp	136.9	137.8	very poor
Centurion	136	136.9	very poor
Johannesburg	73.6	75.2	sufficient
Tembisa	60.3	61.2	sufficient
Benoni	60.3	61.2	sufficient
Witbank	52.4	53.6	moderate
Botshabelo	31.7	32.7	good
Kapsztad	30.4	32.9	good
Welkom	25.2	26.4	good
Vereeniging	24.2	24.7	good
East London	17.2	19.7	good
Bloemfontein	16.2	16.5	good
Newcastle	15.5	15.9	good
Uitenhage	8.4	10.5	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 03:00).

🎉 Public holidays in Eastern Cape - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in Eastern Cape: National Women's Day (10 August, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).

10 AugustMonday

National Women's Day

🎈 long weekend

24 SeptemberThursday

Heritage Day

🎈 long weekend + bridge day

16 DecemberWednesday

Day of Reconciliation

25 DecemberFriday

Christmas Day

🎈 long weekend

26 DecemberSaturday

Day of Goodwill

falls on a weekend

1 JanuaryFriday 2027

New Year's Day

🎈 long weekend

22 MarchMonday 2027

Human Rights Day

🎈 long weekend

26 MarchFriday 2027

Good Friday

🎈 long weekend

29 MarchMonday 2027

Family Day

🎈 long weekend

27 AprilTuesday 2027

Freedom Day

🎈 long weekend + bridge day

1 MaySaturday 2027

Workers' Day

falls on a weekend

16 JuneWednesday 2027

Youth Day

Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.

Nearby places

East LondonPort ElizabethMafetengMaseruBloemfontein

FAQ - Eastern Cape weather

What is the weather like in Eastern Cape today?

Today it is about 13° during the day and 3° at night, clear sky.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Eastern Cape?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.