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Weather in Soweto - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Soweto, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Soweto
today🌤️ 19°💧 1.3 mm
Sun🌧️ 18°💧 12.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 14°💧 1.9 mm
Tue☀️ 18°💧 0.7 mm
Wed☁️ 20°night 19°
Thu☁️ 22°night 20°
Fri🌤️ 23°night 21°
Sat☀️ 23°💧 0.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Monday 7 Sept in Soweto, the forecast high is 14°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 98% of similar days.

19°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–28°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–28°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
14°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–29°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–29°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–29°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
22°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–29°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–29°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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15°25°35° 1981: 19°C1982: 24°C1983: 26°C1984: 23°C1985: 24°C1986: 26°C1987: 22°C1988: 26°C1989: 20°C1990: 26°C1991: 27°C1992: 27°C1993: 27°C1994: 25°C1995: 27°C1996: 27°C1997: 19°C1998: 27°C1999: 23°C2000: 26°C2001: 28°C2002: 21°C2003: 25°C2004: 23°C2005: 28°C2006: 25°C2007: 30°C2008: 30°C2009: 27°C2010: 28°C2011: 28°C2012: 20°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 23°C2016: 29°C2017: 30°C2018: 24°C2019: 24°C2020: 27°C2021: 25°C2022: 28°C2023: 29°C2024: 27°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 19°C current forecast 19°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 26°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (19°C) and the warmest was 2007 (30°C). The current forecast averages 19°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Soweto

Soweto - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Soweto 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
21°
around 18° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
26°
around 11° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
27°
around 12° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Soweto: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 21° by day and 18° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 26° in September, and about 27° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Soweto

Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️19°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 17:58 · night 14° · evening 19° · rain 1.26 mm · humidity 48% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 47%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️18°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 17:58 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 12.13 mm · humidity 61% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️14°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 17:58 · night 13° · evening 14° · rain 1.93 mm · humidity 82% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 98%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 17:59 · night 18° · evening 20° · rain 0.7 mm · humidity 55% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️20°broken clouds
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 17:59 · night 19° · evening 23° · humidity 40% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 62%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️22°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:00 · night 20° · evening 24° · humidity 33% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 97%
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️23°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 24° · humidity 27% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 29%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️23°clear sky
sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:00 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 24% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 5%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:01 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 43% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 2%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️23°clear sky
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:01 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 2.09 mm · humidity 39% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 2%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:02 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.78 mm · humidity 32% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 62%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:02 · night 22° · evening 28° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 26% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 32%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️23°a few clouds
sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:02 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 1.92 mm · humidity 26% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 24%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:03 · night 15° · evening 18° · rain 4.22 mm · humidity 32% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 91%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️15°moderate rain
sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:03 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 15.02 mm · humidity 79% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 97%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️19°clear sky
sunrise 06:01 · sunset 18:04 · night 20° · evening 23° · humidity 53% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%

UV index in Soweto - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTSoweto03681111+7.3UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min7Sat5.098Sun6.094Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.097Mon14.094Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.098Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Soweto is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Soweto weather through the year

Soweto - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

Upcoming public holidays in South Africa: Heritage Day — 24 September · Day of Reconciliation — 16 December · Christmas Day — 25 December.

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FAQ - Soweto weather

What is the weather like in Soweto today?
Today it is about 19° during the day and 14° at night, scattered clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Soweto?
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.