worldweather18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 21°C–26°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
Weather in South Africa - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across South Africa range from 11° to 21°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in South Africa's cities today
🌧️Welkom
21°💧 14.5 mm
🌧️Pretoria
21°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Bloemfontein
20°💧 16.4 mm
🌧️Durban
19°💧 0.1 mm
🌤️Soweto
19°💧 1.3 mm
☀️Cape Town
18°💧 23 mm
🌧️Johannesburg
18°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️East London
18°💧 2.3 mm
🌧️Port Elizabeth
17°💧 1.8 mm
🌤️Eastern Cape
11°💧 10.7 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in South Africa
today☀️
18°💧 2.1 mm
Sun🌧️
17°💧 5.8 mm
Mon🌧️
15°💧 1.3 mm
Tue🌧️
19°💧 0.7 mm
Wed☁️
21°💧 1.1 mm
Thu☁️
22°💧 0.3 mm
Fri🌤️
23°💧 3.2 mm
Sat☀️
22°💧 2.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Monday 7 Sept in South Africa, the forecast high is 15°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 21°C to 26°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
17°Cexceptionally cool
usually 21°C–26°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
15°Cexceptionally cool
usually 21°C–26°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
19°Cexceptionally cool
usually 21°C–26°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
21°Ccooler than usual
usually 22°C–27°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
22°Ccooler than usual
usually 22°C–27°C
cooler than 77% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
23°Cnear normal
usually 22°C–27°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
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.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 24°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (19°C) and the warmest was 2017 (28°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 - South Africa
South Africa 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
20°
around 18° at night · days with rain: 12
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
25°
around 11° at night · rain chance 10%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
26°
around 13° at night · rain chance 16%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for South Africa: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 20° by day and 18° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 25° in September, and about 26° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - South Africa cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Welkom | 21℃ | 19℃ | 25℃ | 14.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Pretoria | 21℃ | 19℃ | 25℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Bloemfontein | 20℃ | 19℃ | 25℃ | 16.4 mm |
| 🌧️ Durban | 19℃ | 22℃ | 21℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌤️ Soweto | 19℃ | 18℃ | 23℃ | 1.3 mm |
| ☀️ Cape Town | 18℃ | 23℃ | 17℃ | 23 mm |
| 🌧️ Johannesburg | 18℃ | 17℃ | 22℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ East London | 18℃ | 24℃ | 16℃ | 2.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Port Elizabeth | 17℃ | 27℃ | 15℃ | 1.8 mm |
| 🌤️ Eastern Cape | 11℃ | 16℃ | 7℃ | 10.7 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for South Africa
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️15°heavy rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
☁️21°overcast clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️22°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️23°a few clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️24°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️23°a few clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️17°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️19°broken clouds
Sea temperature - South Africa
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban | 22℃ | 22℃ | 2.1 m | pleasant |
| East London | 19℃ | 18℃ | 2 m | cold |
| Port Elizabeth | 17℃ | 17℃ | 2.2 m | cold |
| Cape Town | 11℃ | 13℃ | 2.1 m | very cold |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in South Africa
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | 13.1 | 13.7 | good |
| Richards Bay | 12.5 | 21.1 | very good |
| Krugersdorp | 12.4 | 13.1 | very good |
| East London | 9.8 | 17 | very good |
| Centurion | 9.7 | 10.2 | very good |
| Botshabelo | 8.5 | 8.8 | very good |
| Kapsztad | 7.7 | 12.2 | very good |
| Uitenhage | 7.5 | 11.9 | very good |
| Bloemfontein | 7.5 | 7.7 | very good |
| Johannesburg | 7.3 | 7.7 | very good |
| Tembisa | 7.1 | 7.5 | very good |
| Benoni | 7.1 | 7.5 | very good |
| Vereeniging | 5.4 | 5.8 | very good |
| Witbank | 4.9 | 5.1 | very good |
| Newcastle | 4 | 4.2 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
South Africa weather through the year
South Africa weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in South Africa - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in South Africa: Heritage Day (24 September, Thursday) - Thursday–Sunday if you take Friday off (4 days).
2026
24 SeptemberThursday
Heritage Day
long weekend + bridge day16 DecemberWednesday
Day of Reconciliation
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend26 DecemberSaturday
Day of Goodwill
falls on a weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend22 MarchMonday
Human Rights Day
long weekend26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Family Day
long weekend27 AprilTuesday
Freedom Day
long weekend + bridge day1 MaySaturday
Workers' Day
falls on a weekend16 JuneWednesday
Youth Day
9 AugustMonday
National Women's Day
long weekendPublic 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. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - South Africa weather
What is the weather like in South Africa today?
Today it is about 18° during the day and 15° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for South Africa?
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.